Wildlifeof Thailand
Himalayan Cutia
Leiothrichidae
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Cutia nipalensis
Basic stats
Diet
Insects, seeds and fruit
Habitat
Montane forest
Range
Himalayas to mainland Southeast Asia
This striking barred canopy bird has a chestnut back and creeps along branches while searching bark and foliage (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Vulnerable (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Himalayan Cutia eat?
- Insects, seeds and fruit
- What habitat does the Himalayan Cutia live in?
- Montane forest
- Where is the Himalayan Cutia found?
- Himalayas to mainland Southeast Asia