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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Jannis Raatz
Saturday 20 Aug 2022 - 12:00am
Italy
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Jakob Demmer
Saturday 30 Jul 2022 - 11:22am
Germany
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Jakob Demmer
Thursday 28 Jul 2022 - 11:15am
Germany
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Hemant Kirola
Sunday 22 May 2022 - 6:30am
India
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