Burmese Nuthatch
NameBurmese Nuthatch
Common NameBurmese Nuthatch
Scientific NameSitta neglecta
FamilySittidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThis nuthatch has a grey crown and upperparts, with a prominent black eye-stripe extending from the bill to the shoulder. Its underparts are a rich rufous-orange, fading to paler buff on the throat and cheeks. The bill is dark and pointed.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid series of 'chit-chit-chit' notes and a more drawn-out 'twee-twee-twee' call, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, inhabiting dry deciduous and evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesGrey crown and upperparts, Prominent black eye-stripe, Rufous-orange underparts, Ability to climb headfirst down trees
Description
The Burmese Nuthatch is a small, agile passerine bird known for its ability to climb headfirst down tree trunks. It forages for insects and seeds in the canopy and bark of trees, often in mixed-species flocks.
