A Note on the Vocalizations of the Chinese Nuthatch

Vocalizations of the Chinese Nuthatch recorded in the province of Sichuan China are described, and the relationship with vocalizations of the Mediterranean nuthatch species is discussed. The Chinese Nuthatch has a full complement of typical Sitta vocalizations, as well as the unusual harsh call shar...

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Published in:The Wilson journal of ornithology 1991-12, Vol.103 (4), p.706
Main Authors: Matthysen, Erik, Gaunt, Sandra L L, McCallum, D Archibald
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animal behavior
Birds
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Summary:Vocalizations of the Chinese Nuthatch recorded in the province of Sichuan China are described, and the relationship with vocalizations of the Mediterranean nuthatch species is discussed. The Chinese Nuthatch has a full complement of typical Sitta vocalizations, as well as the unusual harsh call shared with the Mediterranean group.
ISSN:1559-4491
1938-5447