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The Krüper's nuthatch is a small to medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length. In males and females, the folded wing measures 71–81 millimetres (2.8–3.2 in) and 68–74 millimetres (2.7–2.9 in) respectively, the tail 33–40 millimetres (1.3–1.6 in) and 33–38 millimetres (1.3–1.5 in). The bill measures 17.9–20.2 millimetres (0.70–0.80 in) and the tarsus 16.9–19.3 millimetres (0.67–0.76 in). The adult male weighs 10–14.3 grams (0.35–0.50 oz). Voice: The Krüper's nuthatch is a noisy bird, and is often easily detected and identified by its calls. The contact call is a dvui, sometimes made in a dui-dui-dui-dui series and reminiscent of the European greenfinch (Chloris chloris). When agitated, it produces a rough èèhch reminiscent of the Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) or a dry puik.
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When to see the Krüper's Nuthatch
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Where to see the Krüper's Nuthatch
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About the Krüper's Nuthatch
Krüper's nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a small to medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length. The upperparts are blue-grey, with the front half of the crown black in adults of both sexes, but with a less marked in the female rear. The species has a black or grey eyestripe and a prominent white supercilium. The underparts are blue-grey in males and buff-grey in females, with a large, crescent-shaped rufous pectoral patch. It feeds on insects in the summer and seeds, especially pine seeds, in autumn and winter. Breeding takes place between March and May, and the nest is usually placed in a tree hole.
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Easily confused with
Sulphur-billed NuthatchSitta oenochlamysThe sulphur-billed nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae.
Eastern Rock NuthatchSitta tephronotaEastern rock nuthatch is 15–16 cm long.
Chinese NuthatchSitta villosaThis species is locally found in sympatry with the Eurasian nuthatch (S. europaea), but differs from it in its smaller size, clearly visible white supercilium, black crown in males, and relatively plain underparts, lacking the reddish undertail coverts and flanks.
Side by side: Chestnut-vented Nuthatch vs Krüper's Nuthatch · Eastern Rock Nuthatch vs Krüper's Nuthatch · Chinese Nuthatch vs Krüper's Nuthatch
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