Mt Victoria and nearby Mindat (southern Chin Hills) in western Myanmar.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation through slash-and-burn clearance for agriculture is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Probable song is rapid 9-12 note crescendo 'whi-whi-whi-whi-whi-whi-whi-whi-whi'. Calls with subdued 'pit' notes and insistent 'pee pee pee'.
White-browed Nuthatch (Sitta victoriae) [XC430311]
by Thet Zaw Naing from Mindat, Chin State, Myanmar (song)
White-browed Nuthatch (Sitta victoriae) [XC770685]
by Thet Zaw Naing from Kanpetlet (near Nghka), Mindat, Chin State, Myanmar (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Formerly considered conspecific with White-tailed Nuthatch (Sitta himalayensis), both having white in central tail, but otherwise morphologically distinct and both occur on Mt Victoria, although probably separated altitudinally. Small size and prominent white supercilium suggest possible affinity with Yunnan Nuthatch (Sitta yunnanensis).
Similar Species
White-tailed Nuthatch (Sitta himalayensis) which has a buffish-chestnut breast and belly and lacks white supercilium.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet