Nepal Cutia

Cutia nipalensis

The Nepal Cutia (Cutia nipalensis) is a medium-sized passerine bird found in the eastern Himalayas. It has a distinctive appearance with a bright blue crown, black face, and chestnut-colored body. These birds are known for their melodious calls and are often found in mixed-species foraging flocks in dense forests. They primarily feed on insects, fruits, and seeds. The Nepal Cutia is known for its shy and elusive nature, making it a sought-after sighting for birdwatchers and ornithologists. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the conservation status of the Nepal Cutia is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Dense forests of the eastern Himalayas

Nepal Cutia
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Doi Sanju Signature Birding Tour – Northern Thailand
Doi Sanju Signature Birding Tour – Northern Thailand
Thailand Group tour 3 days | 0h

Private 3-day highland birding tour to Doi Sanju near the Thai–Myanmar border, focusing on rare mountain specialties, mixed flocks, and ex...

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Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 35 days | 0h

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

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Classic Thailand Bird Watching 25 Days Trip
Classic Thailand Bird Watching 25 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 25 days | 0h

Classic Thailand Bird Watching – 25 Days / 24 Nights is an extensive, immersive birding journey through Thailand’s most diverse habitats...

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Northern Thailand Bird Watching 7 Days Trip
Northern Thailand Bird Watching 7 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 7 days | 0h

North Thailand Bird Watching – 7 Days / 6 Nights is an immersive birding tour across northern Thailand’s diverse habitats, including for...

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Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 3 days | 0h

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birding adventure in Thailand’s highest mountain region, exploring divers...

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Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 2 days | 0h

Doi Angkhang Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights Experience the rich montane forests of northern Thailand on this immersive three-day bir...

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Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand Group tour 1 day | 0h

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding experience in Thailand’s highest mountain region, known for its rich di...

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