Himalayan Cutia
A species of Cutias Scientific name : Cutia nipalensis Genus : Cutias
Himalayan Cutia, A species of Cutias
Botanical name: Cutia nipalensis
Genus: Cutias
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
The Himalayan cutia (Cutia nipalensis) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. Its scientific name ultimately means "the khutya from Nepal", as Cutia is derived from the Nepali name for these birds, and nipalensis is Latin for "from Nepal". This species inhabits the Himalayan region, from India to northern Thailand. A subspecies also occurs in Peninsular Malaysia. Previously the genus Cutia was monotypic, but the Vietnamese cutia, for long lumped with the Himalayan birds as subspecies, has been recently raised to full species status as C. legalleni. Its natural habitat are tropical to subtropical humid montane forests. It is not a bird of the high mountains however, rather inhabiting broadleaf forest – e.g. of oaks (Quercus) – of the foothills upwards of 1,500 m ASL or so, but rarely if ever ascending above 2,500 m ASL. The Himalayan cutia is not considered threatened by the IUCN, retaining its pre-split status as a Species of Least Concern; in Bhutan for example it is a fairly frequently seen resident. 
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Himalayan Cutia consumes a varied diet, including beetles, other insects, larvae, and seeds from plants like Viburnum. While foraging, it moves along tree trunks akin to nuthatches but at a more labored pace, often in groups or mixed flocks.
Habitat
The himalayan Cutia inhabits broadleaf evergreen forests, which feature larger trees adorned with epiphytes and moss. They are also found in mixed oak and pine forests, preferring the upper canopies. The species favors mature forests with a well-developed canopy and has been noted in areas dominated by Fokienia trees. These habitats encompass montane regions across a broader geographical expanse comprising parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Laughingthrushes Genus
Cutias Species
Himalayan Cutia 
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