Kashmir Nutcracker

Nucifraga multipunctata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Corvidae

About

The Kashmir nutcracker or large-spotted nutcracker is a passerine bird related to the northern nutcracker and southern nutcracker. Until recently, it was considered a subspecies of the former. It is found in the western Himalayas.

Fun Fact

Until recently, it was considered a subspecies of the former.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on conifer seeds, mainly from blue pine, chilgoza pine, and to a lesser extent morinda spruce and acorns from various oaks (Quercus spp.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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