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Eurasian Nuthatch

Sitta europaea

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Description:

Small passerine bird, 12 to 15 cm of total length, from Sittidae family. Easily recognized by big head, (almost) neckless body and long pointed bill, with a rusty-buff breast and belly. Subspecies caesia is widespread in continental Europe.

Habitat:

Seen foraging on deciduous woods in a large park in a small rural town of Geneva lake valley.

Reference Links:

Eurasian nuthatch - Wikipedia

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