nuthatch

12 to 14 cm body length and 16 to 22 g – that's what the nuthatch reaches when fully grown. Its diet consists of insects, spiders, larvae, nuts, and seeds. Its life expectancy is 3 to 6 years.

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Profile: nuthatch

  • Scientific classification

    • Class: Birds (Aves)
    • Order: Passerines (Passeriformes)
    • Family: Nuthatches (Sittidae)
    • Genus: Sitta
    • Species: S. europaea (Nuthatch)

  • Physical characteristics

    • Size: 12–14 cm body length
    • Weight: 16–22 g
    • Special features: Blue upperparts, orange breast, black eye stripe; strong, pointed beak; unique: climbs upside down on tree trunks

  • Habitat and distribution

    • Common regions: Europe, Western Asia
    • Habitat: Deciduous and mixed forests, parks, gardens; prefers old trees with nesting opportunities

  • Nutrition

    • Diet: Omnivore
    • Typical food: insects, spiders, larvae, nuts, seeds

  • Reproduction and lifestyle

    • Breeding season: April to June
    • Nest building: Cavity nester, uses tree hollows or nest boxes
    • Litter size: 5–9 eggs per clutch
    • Lifestyle: Territorial, very agile climbers, often on tree trunks in search of food

  • Lifespan and protection status

    • Life expectancy: 3–6 years in the wild
    • Threat status: Not endangered
    • Protective measures: Preservation of old tree stands and nesting sites

  • This is how big the nuthatch really is

    • Nuthatch: 16 × 11 cm

    Dimensions of the life-size cutouts (width × height), printed at a 1:1 scale.

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