Adult

Feeding

In Nest

Resident Nester; Territory: 100-400ha
4-6 Eggs: April - June (12 Days); Young: May - July (24-28 Days)
Moult: July - September

Habitat:	Spruce Forest	Beech Forest
Nest: (4 - 25 m)	Fagus sylvatica Cavity
Principal Food:	Formicidae	Coleoptera
Predators:	Accipiter gentilis	Martes martes

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