Western Rock Nuthatch
Sitta neumayer
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Nuthatches (Sittidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The western rock nuthatch (Sitta neumayer) is a small passerine bird which breeds from Croatia east through Greece and Turkey to Iran. This nuthatch is largely resident apart from some post-breeding dispersal. The eastern rock nuthatch Sitta tephronota is a separate species, which occurs further east in south-central Asia.
The western rock nuthatch is a bird associated with habitats with bare rocks, especially in mountainous areas.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Western rock nuthatch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.