They sport glistening white cheeks, uncrested blackheads, grey back, and olive-yellow to whitish underparts with a broad black band down the center.
Noticeable inhabitants of well-wooded localities, gardens, and farm hedges. It occurs in parts of Central, Middle Eastern, and N Asia, N Africa, many Mediterranean islands, and most of Europe. Their meal is primarily insects, but fruits, berries, and kitchen scraps are also included. They are also recorded preying on small hibernating bats.
It is a cavity nester, easily accepts the nest box, and is very competitive. This wild bird is highly intelligent and adapted to man-made habitats. They are very vocal, and two-syllable songs are common.
Distribution
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bhutan
Bosnia And Herz.
Bulgaria
Cambodia
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Korea
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
VietnamDid you know?
- They are highly competitive around their nests/nest boxes and may kill other birds/species to acquire the site.
- They are recorded using tools and tricks to obtain their food.
- Very quick learners, too!
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Flock
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
