Alternative name: Wood Nuthatch
- Sitta europaea
Identification
14cm.
- Blue grey upperparts
- Black eyestripe
- White below
- Chestnut vent
Distribution
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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