About the Himalayan Cutia
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".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Cutia nipalensis |
| Species Codes | cutia1, HICU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Cutia belong to?
The Himalayan Cutia (Cutia nipalensis) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Cutia?
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\"....
Where can I report a Himalayan Cutia sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Cutia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cutia1, or on iNaturalist.
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