The Nuthatch: Close Up HD Footage (Sitta europaea)

The Nuthatch, or Sitta europaea, is a small bird you might spot in UK woodlands. It's about the size of a great tit, with blue-grey feathers on top and orangey-buff underneath. Nuthatches have a special trick - they can walk head-first down tree trunks! This helps them find tasty insects and seeds in bark crevices.
These clever birds are known for their loud, whistling calls. They nest in tree holes, sometimes using mud to make the entrance smaller. This keeps out bigger birds and predators. Nuthatches don't migrate, so you can see them all year round in the UK.
They're not fussy eaters and will happily visit bird feeders in gardens. Watch out for them grabbing sunflower seeds and peanuts. Nuthatches got their name because they wedge nuts into tree bark and "hatch" them open with their strong beaks. Pretty neat, right?

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