Nuthatches of Similipal

• Presence of Velvet-fronted Nuthatch (Sitta frontalis)  and Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris)  is common across all the Ranges.
• Mostly seen in the Sal dominated forests compared to the Miscellaneous type of forests.
• Both the species are invariably seen as part of mixed hunting parties.
• Average flock size of Velvet fronted type is around 6-8 compared to 2-3 of the Chestnut bellied type.
• Velvet fronted is more common compared to the Chestnut bellied type.

  Location: Nigirdha ; Range: Nawana (North)
Chestnut Bellied Nuthatch

  Location: Jamuna chaka ; Range:National Park
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch