White-cheeked Nuthatch

Sitta leucopsis

The White-cheeked Nuthatch is a small bird found in the temperate forests of southern Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive white cheeks and blue-grey upperparts. This nuthatch is known for its agile foraging behavior, often seen climbing tree trunks and probing for insects in bark crevices. It also feeds on seeds and nuts. The species is known for its loud, nasal calls that echo through the forest. White-cheeked Nuthatches are generally monogamous and build their nests in tree holes. They are not considered globally threatened, although habitat loss and degradation may pose localized threats to their populations.

Habitat: Temperate forests