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- Certhia brachydactyla
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
<flashmp3>Certhia brachydactyla (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
