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A photo of a Spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes)
Spotted Nutcracker

Spotted Nutcracker

Nucifraga caryocatactes

The spotted nutcracker, Eurasian nutcracker, or just nutcracker, (Nucifraga caryocatactes) is a passerine bird slightly larger than the Eurasian jay. It has a much larger bill and a slimmer looking head without any crest. The feathering over its body is predominantly chocolate brown with distinct white spots and streaks. The wings and upper tail are virtually black with a greenish-blue gloss. It is one of three species of nutcracker. The Kashmir nutcracker (Nucifraga multipunctata), was formerly considered a subspecies of the spotted. The other member of the genus, Clark's nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana), occurs in western North America.
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Evgenii Velichko
Monday 31 Jul 2023 - 2:26pm
Russia
A photo of a Nutcracker photographed in Турбаза на озере Балыктукель Russia
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Roman Y
Saturday 10 Jun 2023 - 7:15am
Russia
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Evgenii Velichko
Thursday 27 Apr 2023 - 5:42pm
Russia
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Ivan Tsvetkov
Sunday 02 Apr 2023 - 1:21pm
Bulgaria
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