© Christoph Moning
© Kuzey Cem Kulaçoğlu
© Paul Wolter

Krüper's Nuthatch Sitta krueperi

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Identification

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Small nuthatch with a bold white eyebrow, a dark crown (black in male), and prominent rusty breast patch and undertail coverts. Breeds in coniferous and mixed forests in middle elevations. Very vocal; song is a rapid, loud, high-pitched "Ueueueue….." or "Kikikiki….." Calls are various notes including a buzzing "Hui," and clear short whistles.

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