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

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.

Distribution

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

Taxonomy

Habitat

Woodlands.

Behaviour

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

The diet includes insects and spiders.

Bird Song

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