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Eurasian Nutcracker
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Genus: Nucifraga

[edit] Description

Nutcrackers occur in both North America and Eurasia.
They have long, pointed bills and both species are dependent on the seeds of conifers during winter. They also both store nuts and seeds.

[edit] Taxonomy

Nucifraga is a genus in the family Corvidae.
It's a sister-taxa of the genus Corvus.

[edit] References

1. Clements, JF. 2008. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2008. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
2. Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2009. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World Sparrows. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553507

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