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sitta

/ˈsɪt.ə/

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noun

/ˈsɪt.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к типовому роду птиц семейства поползневых (Sittidae), включающему поползней.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the bird family Sittidae, which includes nuthatches.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of the SittidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of small passerine birds known as nuthatches, characterized by their ability to climb down trees headfirst.

    ruТиповой род семейства поползневых

    • The Sitta genus includes many species of nuthatches found across the Northern Hemisphere.
    • Ornithologists study the behavior of Sitta birds to understand their unique climbing abilities.
    • A Sitta europaea, or Eurasian nuthatch, was spotted in the forest today.