- Conservation Status
- Least Concern
- Location
- Chami Rezan Governorate: Sulaymaniyah
- Nearest City
- Sulaymaniyah
- Coordinates
- 35.81466, 45.614294
A common woodland, orchard and garden bird that nests in tree holes or nest boxes. Role in nature: it feeds heavily on caterpillars and other insects, helping natural pest control; threats include pesticide use, loss of old trees and lack of nesting cavities.
Project contributors: Dr. Korsh Ararat, Mohammed Dler and Rawezh Osman.
Photo Credit: Photographer to confirm: Dr. Korsh Ararat or Rawezh Osman