Kashmir Nuthatch (Sitta cashmirensis)
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Kashmir Nuthatch

Sitta cashmirensis Brooks, WE, 1871

14 cmLength19 gWeight

The Kashmir nuthatch (Sitta cashmirensis) is a species of bird in the family Sittidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Kashmir nuthatch (Sitta cashmirensis) is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is found in the northernmost regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the mid-altitudes of the Himalayas. The species ranges across Afghanistan, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

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Questions

How big is the Kashmir Nuthatch?

The Kashmir Nuthatch is about 14 cm long and weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Kashmir Nuthatch live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Pakistan, Afghanistan, northern India and Nepal.

Is the Kashmir Nuthatch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Kashmir Nuthatch as Least Concern.

What does the Kashmir Nuthatch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Kashmir Nuthatch in?

It belongs to the family Nuthatches (Sittidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14 cm
Weight
19 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
82 mm
Tail
45 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Pakistan, Afghanistan, northern India and Nepal

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Nuthatches Sittidae
Genus
Sitta

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Kashmir Nuthatch

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