The Burmese Nuthatch is a medium-sized species with blue-grey upperparts and chestnut underparts, often with a paler throat. It is an active and agile tree-climber, frequently seen moving headfirst down tree trunks. This species is native to Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Found in mainland Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It inhabits various forest types, including evergreen and mixed deciduous, from lowlands to mid-elevations.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic climbing behavior on tree trunks and branches. Listen for its clear, often repeated calls. The combination of blue-grey upperparts and chestnut underparts is a key identifier.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range and observable year-round. It is active throughout the day, but often more visible in the early morning. It frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks.
Where to spot
Found in mainland Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It inhabits various forest types, including evergreen and mixed deciduous, from lowlands to mid-elevations.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic climbing behavior on tree trunks and branches. Listen for its clear, often repeated calls. The combination of blue-grey upperparts and chestnut underparts is a key identifier.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range and observable year-round. It is active throughout the day, but often more visible in the early morning. It frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Burmese Nuthatch's diet primarily consists of insects and spiders found in bark crevices, but it will also eat seeds, especially during colder months.
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