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Eurasian Nuthatch

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Photo by Nigel Blake

Photo by Nigel Blake

Alternative name: Wood Nuthatch

Sitta europaea

Contents

1 Identification
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
- 5.1 Vocalisation
6 References
7 External Links

[edit] Identification

14cm.

Blue grey upperparts
Black eyestripe
White below
Chestnut vent

[edit] Distribution

Europe and Asia.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 17 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Deciduous woods and parkland.

[edit] Behaviour

It nests in holes, lined with grass and bark, in old trees; 5-8 white, red speckled, eggs are laid.

The diet includes insects, seeds and nuts.

[edit] Vocalisation

Call: tui-tui-tui.

Listen in an external program

[edit] References

Wikipedia

[edit] External Links

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