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Eurasian Nuthatch

Sitta europaea

Photo by Brinschk
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Description:

The Eurasian Nuthatch, Sitta europaea, is a small passerine found throughout temperate Europe and Asia, although not in Ireland. It belongs to the nuthatch family Sittidae.

This bird is the most common and most widespread nuthatch, and is often referred to just as the Nuthatch.

Habitat:

My parents garden near Münster, Germany.

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Eurasian Nuthatch

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Comments (4)
Brinschk
Thank you! They are my favorite birds in our garden, but very hard to catch because they are very shy. I'm so happy, that I finally got some nice pictures. :)

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