Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch
A species of Nuthatches Scientific name : Sitta cinnamoventris Genus : Nuthatches
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, A species of Nuthatches
Botanical name: Sitta cinnamoventris
Genus: Nuthatches
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Description
The chestnut-bellied nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris) belongs to the family Sittidae. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent occurring in the countries of India, Tibet Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. It is found in subtropical or tropical forest, that are dry or moist forests, and in montane and lowland forests. This species is very similar to the Burmese nuthatch but it has a heavier bill, the crown and mantle are of the same shade. The wing and tail markings show contrasting markings; silvery-edge to primaries, blackish inner webs to tertials and tail with large white spots in the tail. Rasmussen and Anderton (2005) established the Chestnut-bellied nuthatch is different from the Indian nuthatch and the Burmese nuthatch. White on ear coverts does not extend into chin unlike in the Indian nuthatch. Race almorae of Nepal and NW Himalayas has paler underparts; race koelzi of the eastern Himalayas has the female darker than in other races. Resident from Murree Hills to the Uttaranchal foothills extending to the Assam Valley, Arunachal Pradesh into the Lushai Hills. 
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch primarily feeds on insects, as well as seeds and nuts. These birds forage singly or in groups, usually joining mixed-species flocks, and are versatile, feeding on tree trunks, branches, or even the ground, particularly when hunting termites. They exhibit competitive behavior towards S. frontalis for foraging space.
Habitat
The chestnut-bellied Nuthatch primarily inhabits open deciduous forests, notably sal forests and other light wooded areas. They are also found in environments with scattered trees, mango groves, and bamboo clumps. In the western Himalayas, these birds reside in pine forests, while in northeastern India and parts of Laos and Vietnam, they occupy hill evergreen forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Nuthatches Genus
Nuthatches Species
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch 
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