Habitat
In the breeding season little-disturbed temperate coniferous and deciduous forests. In non-breeding seaon it makes local altitudinal or lateral movements, to grassy or shrubby gulleys with less snow cover. From 1,750 m - 3,600 m.
North-western Himalayas, from northern Pakistan to north-western India, east to Garhwal, possibly Kumaon and adjacent south-western Tibet.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 5,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat degradation and fragmentation through subsistence farming, browsing of understorey shrubs by livestock, tree-lopping for animal fodder and fuelwood-collection are the main threats. Disturbance by graziers, hunting and trapping pose additional threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Territorial call is a nasal, wailing 'khuwaah', repeated 7-15 times during the breeding season. An abrupt 'waa waa waa' uttered when agitated.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet