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Eurasian Nuthatch

From Opus

Revision as of 16:00, 30 March 2009 by Kits (Talk | contribs)
Photo by Nigel Blake
Photo by Nigel Blake

Alternative name: Wood Nuthatch

Sitta europaea

Contents

Identification

14cm.

  • Blue grey upperparts
  • Black eyestripe
  • White below
  • Chestnut vent

Distribution

Europe and Asia.

Taxonomy

There are 17 subspecies.

Habitat

Deciduous woods and parkland.

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.

Vocalisation

Call: tui-tui-tui.


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References

Wikipedia

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