About the Varied Sittella
The varied sittella is a small songbird native to Australia. About 10–11 cm long, it is also known as the Australian nuthatch, orange-winged sittella and the barkpecker.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sittellas (Neosittidae) |
| Species | Daphoenositta chrysoptera |
| Species Codes | varsit8, VASI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Varied Sittella belong to?
The Varied Sittella (Daphoenositta chrysoptera) belongs to the Sittellas family (Neosittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Varied Sittella?
The varied sittella is a small songbird native to Australia. About 10–11 cm long, it is also known as the Australian nuthatch, orange-winged sittella and the barkpecker....
Where can I report a Varied Sittella sighting?
You can log sightings of Varied Sittella on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varsit8, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sittellas 3 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
3
Species in Family
1,799
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