Kashmir Nutcracker
NameKashmir Nutcracker
Common NameKashmir Nutcracker
Scientific NameNucifraga multipunctata
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)33.5
Weight (g)160
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is dark brown, densely covered with large white spots, giving a mottled appearance. It has a distinctive black cap, black wings with white tips, and prominent white undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, grating 'kraaa' or 'karrr' calls, often given repeatedly. It also produces softer chattering and croaking sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Himalayas, ranging from eastern Afghanistan through northern Pakistan and Kashmir into northwestern India.
Identifying Featuresheavily spotted dark plumage, black cap, strong pointed bill, white undertail coverts, black wings with white tips
Description
This medium-sized corvid is characterized by its striking dark brown plumage heavily spotted with white. It possesses a strong, pointed bill adapted for extracting seeds from conifer cones. Known for its habit of caching large quantities of seeds for winter.
