Sitta victoriae
The White-browed Nuthatch, *Sitta victoriae*, is a diminutive yet striking passerine, measuring approximately 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) in length and weighing around 10-12 grams. Its upperparts are a beautiful blue-grey, contrasting sharply with its clean whitish underparts and rufous flanks. The most distinctive field mark, and the origin of its common name, is the prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) that extends above its eye, setting it apart from many other nuthatches which often have a dark...
Found exclusively in high-elevation montane evergreen and pine forests, often with rhododendron and oak, typically between 1,800 and 3,200 meters (5,900-10,500 feet).
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and spiders, supplemented by seeds and nuts, especially from pine and oak trees. Forages by gleaning and probing bark crevices.
The White-browed Nuthatch is a diurnal bird, active throughout the day foraging for sustenance, typically roosting in tree cavities overnight. It exhibits the classic nuthatch foraging style, moving head-first down tree trunks and branches, meticulously probing bark crevices for insects and seeds...
The White-browed Nuthatch is an extraordinarily range-restricted species, entirely endemic to the montane forests of western Myanmar. Its distribution is primarily confined to the Chin Hills and the northern Rakhine Yoma mountain range, with the stronghold population found on and around Mount Vic...
Vulnerable
- The White-browed Nuthatch is an extreme specialist, found only within a small region of the Chin Hills and Rakhine Yoma mountains in western Myanmar. - It is one of the smallest members of the nuthatch family, an agile climber navigating tree trunks with remarkable dexterity. - Unlike many of i...