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Certhia brachydactyla

Photo by Momo
Photo taken: Preverenges, VD, Switzerland.

[edit] Identification

12-13.5 cm. Streaked brownish above and white below. It has long stiff tail feathers which help it creep up tree trunks like a mouse looking for insects. It has a long curved bill.

[edit] Distribution

Europe and into north Africa. Breeds in the Channel Islands, Spain and France.

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[edit] Habitat

Woodlands.

[edit] Behaviour

It nests in tree crevices or behind bark flakes. About 6 eggs are laid.

The diet includes insects and spiders.

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