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Sitta cæsia, Wolf.
Artist
- Name:
- Keulemans, John Gerrard
- Dates:
- 1842-1912
- Country:
- Netherlands
Illustration
- Subject:
- Animals
- Technique:
- Lithograph
- Lithographer:
- Keulemans, John Gerrard
- Format:
- Portrait (taller)
- Source:
- Biodiversity Heritage Library, the Internet Archive
Book
- Title:
- Coloured figures of the birds of the British islands, vol. 2
- Author(s):
- Powys, Thomas 4th Baron Lilford (issued by)
- Publisher:
- London: R. H. Porter, 1885-1897
- Open Library:
- View record.
Description
The Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europæa) is a passerine bird in the family Sittidæ. It is a widespread species throughout Europe and temperate Asia, with the subspecies Sitta e. cæsia being more common in western regions. The Eurasian nuthatch feeds mostly on insects, such as caterpillars and beetles.
Keywords: 19th century, bird, color, Coloured figures of the birds..., passerine, reference book, Sittidae, Victorian
