European Nuthatch

Sitta europaea

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Brief #

Blue-grey upper body and a white throat, it has chestnut-coloured sides and undertail.

Synonyms #

  • Trepador azul (Spanish)
  • Piquelo azul (Galician)

Red List Status #

The European Nuthatch is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

A plump bird, about the size of a blue tit, with resemblances to a small woodpecker. With a blue-grey upper body and a white throat, it has chestnut-coloured sides and undertail and a black stripe on its head.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 14 cm
Wingspan: 23 - 27 cm
Weight: 17 - 28 g