Bird · Sittidae
Eurasian Nuthatch
Sitta europaea
Bird call
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Facts
- Habitat
- Mature deciduous woodland, parks
- IUCN status
- LC (Least Concern)
- Wingspan
- ~27 cm
Ecological relationships
Feeds on
Caches acorns and invertebrates in oak bark crevices. Forages head-down along trunks in a manner unique among European birds.
Nests in
Uses natural holes in mature oaks. Plasters the entrance with mud to reduce the opening to fit its body exactly.