Eurasian Nutcracker

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to cold climates
can adapt to urban areas.
gptkbp:airlines strong and direct
gptkbp:behavior intelligent and resourceful
gptkbp:breedingSeason monogamous
spring
high-altitude forests
northern_and_central_Europe
gptkbp:callsFor harsh croaking sound
gptkbp:colors brown and black
gptkbp:communityEvents often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet seeds
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:eggColor pale blue or greenish
gptkbp:family Corvidae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Eurasian_Jay
gptkb:Clark's_Nutcracker
Nucifraga caryocatactes
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 3–4 weeks
gptkbp:food_options stores seeds in the ground
gptkbp:foragingBehavior caching food
uses beak to extract seeds
gptkbp:fossilRecord known from Pleistocene fossils
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Nucifraga
gptkbp:habitat coniferous forests
prefers mature forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eurasian Nutcracker
gptkbp:iceClass southern_Europe_and_Asia
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 16–18 days
gptkbp:length 30–34 cm
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
irregular migratory behavior
gptkbp:nesting trees
up to 20 meters
made of twigs and grass
gptkbp:predators hawks
gptkbp:socialStructure loose flocks outside breeding season
gptkbp:subspecies Nucifraga caryocatactes caryocatactes
Nucifraga caryocatactes macrorhynchos
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Least Concern
monitored by bird conservation organizations
gptkbp:territory defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 120–200 g
gptkbp:wingspan 52–60 cm
fledge after 3–4 weeks