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Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch

Sitta cinnamoventris · Sittidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsFeb–Aprmost records
Records35,083in 3 countries
Most seen inIndia27,449 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch
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About

Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch in brief

The chestnut-bellied nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris) is a bird of the Sittidae family — species of bird.

Across the 3 countries we cover it has 35,083 published records, most of them from India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in February, March and April.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

India27,449 records · best Feb, Mar
Nepal5,085 records · best Mar, Dec
Bhutan2,549 records · best Apr, Nov
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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White-breasted Nuthatch

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Red-breasted Nuthatch

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Red-breasted Nuthatch