Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti 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. Jean-Paul Ledant discovered this species in October 1975, on the Babor Mountain. Twelve other forests in North-East Algeria has been discover...

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Autores principales:	Hamitouche Souad, Bougaham Abdelazize Franck
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Publicado:	Sciendo 2021
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:21b0cd00ad014176b2828d04f43017122021-12-05T14:11:09ZAlgerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species2061-958810.2478/orhu-2021-0027https://doaj.org/article/21b0cd00ad014176b2828d04f43017122021-12-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.2478/orhu-2021-0027https://doaj.org/toc/2061-9588The 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.Hamitouche SouadBougaham Abdelazize FranckSciendoarticleendemic speciessitta ledantialgeriaEcologyQH540-549.5ENOrnis Hungarica, Vol 29, Iss 2, Pp 167-176 (2021)
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description	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.
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title	Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species
title_short	Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species
title_full	Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species
title_fullStr	Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species
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Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976): Current challenges of an endemic species

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