Himalayas from north-eastern Pakistan (Murree) east, south of the Pir Panjal, to Nepal and northern India (Darjeeling). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Northern Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Northern Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes).