Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch
Sitta cinnamoventris
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Nuthatches (Sittidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The chestnut-bellied nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris) is a species of bird belonging 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Chestnut-bellied nuthatch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
