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Golden eagle
Alpine Accentor
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Wood nuthatch
Japanese yellow bunting
photo:Wood nuthatch
Wood nuthatch
Scientific name:sitta europaea@Family:Sittidae
The wood nuthatch inhabits forest primarily of beech wood. It hangs from branches upside down to search for food. The Japanese believe this bird's cry sounds like "fi-fi-fi".

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