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A Eurasian nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) stands on a stone surface, showing its brown plumage with white spots and a long, pointed beak. Green grass is in the background.
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Eurasian nutcracker

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Also known as: Nucifraga caryocatactes
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A Eurasian nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) stands on a stone surface, showing its brown plumage with white spots and a long, pointed beak. Green grass is in the background.
Eurasian nutcracker Eurasian nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes).

The Eurasian nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) is a bird belonging to the family Corvidae, found in coniferous forests across Eurasia. This species is approximately 32 cm (12.5 inches) long, with brownish plumage, white streaking, and a white tail tip. Nutcrackers primarily feed on seeds and nuts, and they have a remarkable ability to store food underground for winter. The Eurasian nutcracker is known for its exceptional memory, enabling it to recall the locations of thousands of hidden seeds for many months by using surrounding landmarks for spatial reference.1

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