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Krüper's Nuthatch

Krüper's Nuthatch

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Krüper's Nuthatch is a small, distinctive nuthatch with a short tail, characterized by a rufous-buff breast band and a black crown. It is a highly specialized species, strongly associated with coniferous forests. This species is native to the eastern Mediterranean and Caucasus region.
Where to spot
Found in Turkey, Greece (Lesbos island), Georgia, and Russia (Caucasus). It primarily inhabits mature coniferous forests, especially pine and fir woodlands, at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic climbing behavior on tree trunks and branches. Listen for its distinctive, often whistling calls. The rufous-buff breast band and black crown are key identification features.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its native habitat. Best observed during the non-breeding season when it is often more visible foraging on tree trunks and cones.
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File:Krüper's Nuthatch (Sitta krueperi), Achladeri Forest, Lesvos, Greece, 16.04.2015 (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Andrew Bazdyrev.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Andrew Bazdyrev (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Andrew Bazdyrev (3).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Andrew Bazdyrev (4).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Andrew Bazdyrev (5).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Andrew Bazdyrev (6).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Christoph Moning - 1.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sitta krueperi - Christoph Moning - 3.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Krüper's Nuthatch is unique among European nuthatches for its strong preference for coniferous forests, where it specializes in foraging on pine cones for seeds.
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