Kashmir Nuthatch
NameKashmir Nuthatch
Common NameKashmir Nuthatch
Scientific NameSitta cashmirensis
FamilySittidae
Wingspan (cm)24.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThis nuthatch has blue-grey upperparts, a prominent black eye-stripe extending from the bill to the shoulder, and white cheeks and throat. Its underparts are a rich rufous-orange, fading to a paler buff on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of clear, whistling calls, often described as a loud 'twee-twee-twee' or a trilling 'chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Himalayas, ranging from northeastern Afghanistan through Pakistan and Kashmir to Himachal Pradesh in India.
Identifying FeaturesBlue-grey upperparts, Rufous-orange underparts, Prominent black eye-stripe, Habit of climbing headfirst down trees
Description
The Kashmir Nuthatch is a small, agile passerine bird known for its ability to climb headfirst down tree trunks. It forages for insects and seeds in coniferous and mixed forests of the Himalayas.
