White-browed Nuthatch
NameWhite-browed Nuthatch
Common NameWhite-browed Nuthatch
Scientific NameSitta victoriae
FamilySittidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis nuthatch has dark blue-grey upperparts and crown, a prominent white supercilium, and a black eye-stripe extending from the bill to the nape. Its underparts are white, contrasting with rich rufous flanks and vent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft 'sit' or 'tsit' calls, often repeated, and a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Natmataung National Park (Mount Victoria) area in Chin State, western Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium, Black eye-stripe, Blue-grey back, Rufous flanks, Small size, Forages head-down on tree trunks
Description
The White-browed Nuthatch is a small passerine bird known for its distinctive white supercilium and agile foraging behavior, often climbing head-down on tree trunks. It is endemic to a very restricted range in Myanmar, inhabiting montane forests.
