Tiny Goldcrest Bird Spotted at 3,200 Metres in Pithoragarh's Darma Valley
A goldcrest, one of the world's smallest birds, has been photographed near Nagling in Pithoragarh district's Darma Valley at an altitude of around 3,200 metres.
Current Summary
A goldcrest — among the world's smallest birds — has been spotted and photographed near Nagling in Uttarakhand's Darma Valley, in the border district of Pithoragarh, at an altitude of roughly 3,200 metres. Jagdish Bhatt, director of the Wings Foundation, captured the bird on camera. The goldcrest measures approximately eight to 10 centimetres in length and weighs just 4.5 to seven grams, with a distinctive golden crest on its head. It is typically found in coniferous forests and feeds on small insects and spiders. Bhatt said the sighting underlines the ecological importance of Darma Valley's coniferous and juniper woodlands, which provide habitat supporting high-Himalayan biodiversity.
What We Know
- The goldcrest was spotted and photographed near Nagling in Darma Valley at around 3,200 metres altitude.
- Jagdish Bhatt, director of the Wings Foundation, made the sighting.
- The bird measures 8-10 cm and weighs 4.5-7 grams, with a golden crest on its head.
- It inhabits coniferous forests and feeds on small insects and spiders.
What Is Still Unclear
- Exact date of the sighting.
What Changed
- 11 Nov, 06:00 amSignal detected: Tiny Goldcrest Bird Spotted at 3,200 Metres in Pithoragarh's Darma Valley
Background
Darma Valley's high-altitude coniferous and juniper forests are known habitats for rare Himalayan bird species, drawing periodic interest from wildlife researchers and bird enthusiasts.