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Northern Nutcracker

Nucifraga caryocatactes

Least Concern
Wingspan
36.6 cm
Weight
172.33333333333334 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 36.6 cm 14.4 in
Weight 172.33333333333334 g 6.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-18 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Nucifraga
Species Nucifraga caryocatactes

Distribution

Northern Nutcracker has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Northern Nutcracker endangered?
The Northern Nutcracker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Northern Nutcracker nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-18 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
How big is the Northern Nutcracker?
The Northern Nutcracker has a wingspan of 36.6 cm, weight of 172.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Northern Nutcracker belong to?
The Northern Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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