Nutcracker is a small bird that feeds mainly on the seeds of pine cones. Clark’s nutcracker lives in evergreen forests in the mountains of western North America. It is gray with black and white wing and tail feathers and is 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length. The Eurasian nutcracker is found in similar regions in Europe and Asia. It is reddish-brown with white markings, and it has black wings. Nutcrackers have a strong, direct flight.
Clark’s nutcracker feeds chiefly on the seeds of pine cones. It holds the cones in its sharp, heavy, curved claws while opening them with its bill. The Eurasian nutcracker feeds on the seeds of pine cones and hazelnuts. Nutcrackers also eat insects, berries, and the eggs of other birds. They often store seeds and nuts for use during the winter.
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Clark’s nutcracker hides its nest at the top of a tall pine. During winter, the female lays from three to five speckled, grayish-green eggs. Both Clark’s nutcracker parents care for the eggs and the young.
