Sitta europaea
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.
Length
12cm to 14.5cm
Wingspan
22.5cm to 27cm
Weight
18g to 27g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Blue Grey White
Secondary Colour
Black Buff
Beak Colour
Black
Leg Colour
Brown
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
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.
Up to 2,400 meters
Temperate, Subarctic
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