Bird
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Size
14 cmAbout the size of a Great Tit
Weight
20–25 gAbout the weight of a large strawberry
Lifespan
2 years
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Males have a richer buff-orange wash on the flanks; females are slightly paler below — otherwise identical
Habitat
Mature deciduous woodland, parks, large gardens with old trees
Best time
Year-round
Conservation
UK: Green
LC
💡 Did you know?
The Nuthatch is the only British bird that routinely walks headfirst down tree trunks — it doesn't use its tail as a prop like a woodpecker, relying on grip alone
Nuthatches plaster mud around their nest hole entrance to reduce the size to exactly fit their body — a behaviour that deters larger competitors and predators from entering
Often confused with
Treecreeper (brown above
climbs upward only
curved bill)
Great Tit (yellow breast
black cap)
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