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Spotted Nutcracker (Himalayan)

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The Himalayan Spotted Nutcracker is a large, dark brown corvid with distinctive white spotting, found in the coniferous forests of the Himalayas. It is a highly specialized feeder, primarily relying on pine and spruce seeds.

Where to spot

Inhabits coniferous and mixed forests in the Himalayas, from Pakistan eastward through northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into southwestern China, typically at high elevations.

How to spot

Look for it in high-altitude coniferous forests. Its dark, spotted plumage can make it blend in, but its size and distinctive flight, or its sharp, grating calls, can give it away. Watch for it foraging for seeds on pine cones.

When to spot

Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often more visible during the autumn when actively caching seeds for winter.

Where to spot

Inhabits coniferous and mixed forests in the Himalayas, from Pakistan eastward through northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into southwestern China, typically at high elevations.

How to spot

When to spot

Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often more visible during the autumn when actively caching seeds for winter.

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Like other nutcrackers, this species has a remarkable memory for caching seeds, playing a crucial role in the regeneration of coniferous forests by dispersing tree seeds.

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