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Krüper's Nuthatch

Sitta krueperi
Sittidae Low risk

Krüper's nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a small to medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length. The upperparts are blue-grey, with the front half of the crown black in adults of both sexes, but with a less marked in the female rear. The species has a black or grey eyestripe and a prominent white supercilium. The underparts are blue-grey in males and buff-grey in females, with a large, crescent-shaped rufous pectoral patch. It feeds on insects in the summer and seeds, especially pine seeds, in autumn and winter. Breeding takes place between March and May, and the nest is usually placed in a tree hole. The clutch consists of five to seven eggs, incubated by the female and fed by the male. Both parents take part in feeding the young.

Summary from Wikipedia

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In Türkiye

Seasonal status
Year-round

Recorded in Türkiye throughout the year.

Most records in May–August.

Where it stands out
BoluAntalyaBilecikKastamonuMuğla

Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.

Records by month

Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.

4,935 records from Türkiye · #171 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye

At a glance

Family
Sittidae
Group
Perching Birds
Conservation status
Low risk

Krueper's nuthatch lives almost entirely in Turkey's pine forests, distinguished by a rusty patch on its breast.

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