Ritika Shukla

The chestnut-bellied rock thrush (Monticola rufiventris) is an Old World bird found in countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Thailand. This bird is based in the temperate regions of the world.

Its binomial name is Monticola rufiventris, which was given by Jardine-Selby 1833. Primarily found in East Asia, this bird is confined to the northern regions and does not like shady areas.

It is an aerial, fly-catching bird with an audacious and aggressive temperament with the help of which it tends to confront birds bigger than itself.

The chestnut-bellied rock thrush (Monticola rufiventris) typically sits with a perky, upright posture, slowly rocking its tail up and down. They are one of the most excellent songsters of the Passeriforme order, family Muscicapidae and their sound can be described as low-spirited songs.

Largely terrestrial, the chestnut-bellied rock thrush (Monticola rufiventris) is found to be active in the lower levels of forest. They are mountain dwellers who have an inclination towards areas with a suitable supply of trees, from dense forest to open scrub.

With respect to appearances, the chestnut-bellied rock thrush (Monticola rufiventris) is quite an attractive bird. The male is a bright, colorful bird, whereas the female is of a grayish-brown shade with a layer of white spots that details its torso. The IUCN gave this bird of the order Passeriformes the status Least Concern in 2012.

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The chestnut-breasted mannikin, which is also known as chestnut-breasted mannikin lonchura, munia lonchura and the bully bird, is a native of Australia. They are low altitude birds that are mostly found in coastal areas.

They have a close resemblance to their cousin species, the tri-color munia and pearl-headed silverbills, but a distinctive feature of these birds is a dark bar around the chest. Like other finches, they are very amiable and extroverted and live in large flocks.

They are perhaps the most sociable species in the Estrildidae family. These lively birds like to take up the role of the helpers of the group, as they would happily assist other birds with nest making.

Nonetheless, they can get a bit dominating at times. They become aggressive if put up with a fight and are tough when defending themselves against an enemy.

If you happen to visit the countryside which is full of wavy fields and freshwater bodies, you might be able to catch a glimpse of these birds. Usually, they are spotted in wetlands because these are the breeding grounds for these birds.

Chestnut-breasted mannikins stay in their flocks as long as the breeding season is around. Thereafter, they leave the flock in pairs to breed.

While some bird pairs are known to last for a lifetime and others only stay together for one breeding season, these birds fall in the latter category. However, it's remarkable to note that a good part of their strength lies in their flocks.

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Chestnut-bellied nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris) is a small active bird that belongs to the Passeriformes order, further classified as a perching bird. It belongs to the Sittidae genus, which is a family of nuthatches and wall-creepers.

The South Asian forms of the bird were once believed to be a subspecies of the Eurasian nuthatch. It is the most common resident of the Himalayas and you can see them on your trip to the mountainous regions of South East Asia.

The chestnut-bellied nuthatch sitta usually flies in small flocks, if not perched alone. The chestnut-bellied nuthatch adaptation is very similar to its closest relative from the Sittidae family, the white-bellied nuthatch.

The two share the closest relation in terms of resemblance, behaviors, and habitat.

However, the white-bellied nuthatch is a native of North America. Often detected by its quick echoing trill, the chestnut-bellied nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris) is pretty quirky.

They have powerful claws that help them climb back and forth on tree trunks. Known as Sittelle de Blyth in French, the description was given by a French researcher called Blyth (1842).

Unlike many deciduous birds, the Sittelle de Blyth does not perch on the topmost levels of the canopy. Instead, they are middle dwellers which is why they also forage on the ground for seasonal seeds and fallen fruits.

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