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<p>The Algerian Nuthatch <italic>(Sitta ledanti)</italic> is the emblematic bird species of Kabylia of Babors. It is a medium-sized passerine bird species of the Sittidae family. Jean-Paul Ledant discovered this species in October 1975, on the Babor Mountain. Twelve other forests in North-East Algeria has been discovered as breeding sites. These are the forests of the Babors region, in Kabylia. The Algerian Nuthatch was observed mainly in oak, cedar and pine habitats. It is mainly granivorous in winter and an insectivorous in spring/summer or breeding season, which starts in March and can last until July. The incubation period lasts from 14 to 17 days, with clutches of six eggs. The Algerian Nuthatch is listed as an endangered species by IUCN and is protected by the Algerian laws. However, many threats to the environment, such as tree felling and fires, are threatening the species.</p>
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The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) is the emblematic bird species of Kabylia of Babors. It is a medium-sized passerine bird species of the Sittidae family. Jean-Paul Ledant discovered this species in October 1975, on the Babor Mountain. Twelve other forests in North-East Algeria has been discovered as breeding sites. These are the forests of the Babors region, in Kabylia. The Algerian Nuthatch was observed mainly in oak, cedar and pine habitats. It is mainly granivorous in winter and an insectivorous in spring/summer or breeding season, which starts in March and can last until July. The incubation period lasts from 14 to 17 days, with clutches of six eggs. The Algerian Nuthatch is listed as an endangered species by IUCN and is protected by the Algerian laws. However, many threats to the environment, such as tree felling and fires, are threatening the species.

Algerian Nuthatch (<italic>Sitta ledanti</italic> Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species

Laboratoire d’Ecologie et Environnement

Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Université de Bejaia

Ornis Hungarica

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Algerian Nuthatch ( Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species

The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) is the emblematic bird species of Kabylia of Babors. It is a medium-sized passerine bird species of the Sittidae family....

Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species

Published Online: Nov 29, 2021

Page range: 167 - 176

Received: Jul 05, 2021

Accepted: Oct 18, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orhu-2021-0027

Keywords
endemic species, Algeria

© 2021 Souad Hamitouche et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species

Published Online: Nov 29, 2021

Page range: 167 - 176

Received: Jul 05, 2021

Accepted: Oct 18, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orhu-2021-0027

Keywordsendemic species, Algeria

© 2021 Souad Hamitouche et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
endemic species, Algeria