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The distinctive blue-grey acrobat of European forests, equally at home shuffling headfirst down tree trunks as it is darting among branches.

Visual Identification

Appearance

The Eurasian Nuthatch is a small bird with a distinctive appearance. Its upper body is blue-grey, contrasting with a bright white underside and black eye stripe. The short, powerful bill and strong feet are key features for its climbing habits.

Both sexes look similar, though females may reveal a brown (not black) stripe on their faces and slightly paler plumage above and below.

Juveniles resemble adults but with less vibrant colouration. There are no significant seasonal plumage changes in this species.

Size

Length

12cm to 14.5cm

Wingspan

22.5cm to 27cm

Weight

18g to 27g

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Blue Grey White

Secondary Colour

Black Buff

Beak Colour

Black

Leg Colour

Brown

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Eurasian Nuthatch can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Eurasian Nuthatch can be found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Eurasian Nuthatch is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

The Eurasian Nuthatch is widely distributed across temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, preferring oak woodlands, but is also found in parks and large gardens with old trees.

In the UK, it is common in England and Wales but scarce in Scotland. The species is absent from Ireland. Its range extends eastward through temperate Asia to Japan, with populations varying in density across this broad distribution.

Elevation Range

Up to 2,400 meters

Climate zones

Temperate, Subarctic

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Eurasian Nuthatch. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
  • Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
  • This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

  • More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
  • How birds move around during different seasons