Western Rock Nuthatch adult, breeding, habitat, nesting
This species builds an amazing mud nest with a funnel-shaped entrance. The mud nest bakes as hard as concrete in the sun.

The species

Classification

Order : Passériformes
Family : Sittidae
Species : Western Rock Nuthatch


Species photos

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The photo

O.Net reference : stga49143
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Plumage : adult, breeding

Photo details

Date : 2005 Jul.
Country : Greece (gr)
Region : North Aegean
Location : Arianá Arianá
Lat. : 39° 13' 1'' North
Lng. : 26° 11' 60'' East

Exif data [+][-]

Model : Canon 1Ds
Speed : 1/250 s
Aperture : f4
Focal length : 200 mm
Iso : 100
Flash : no