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.
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- 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