The Himalayan cutia is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. Its scientific name ultimately means "the ''khutya'' from Nepal", as ''Cutia'' is derived from the Nepali name for these birds, and ''nipalensis'' is Latin for "from Nepal".
This species inhabits the Himalayan region, from India to northern Thailand. A subspecies also occurs in Peninsular Malaysia. Previously the genus ''Cutia'' was monotypic, but the Vietnamese cutia, for long lumped with the Himalayan birds as subspecies,.. more
Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded Mar 24, 2016. Captured May 15, 2015 00:27 in Chanukada - Dipayal Rd, 10800, Nepal.
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