About the Kashmir Nutcracker
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Nucifraga multipunctata |
| Species Codes | sponut1, LSNU, KANU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kashmir Nutcracker belong to?
The Kashmir Nutcracker (Nucifraga multipunctata) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kashmir Nutcracker?
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....
Where can I report a Kashmir Nutcracker sighting?
You can log sightings of Kashmir Nutcracker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sponut1, or on iNaturalist.
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