Dendrocitta formosae (Grey Treepie) - Sikkim Bird

Dendrocitta formosae (Grey Treepie), Other name:  Himalayan Treepie,

Venue: Sikkim Supreme, Shantinagar, Singtam, East Sikkim

Date: April 27, 2014, Pic: Shital Pradhan

Dendrocitta formosae (Grey Treepie)

Other name:  Himalayan Treepie, Venue: Duga, East Sikkim

Date: February 2, 2014, Pic: Santosh Sharma

(The Bill of this bird seems deformed.)

The Grey Treepie, scientifically known as Dendrocitta formosae, is a bird that you can find in parts of Asia. It belongs to the genus Dendrocitta and the order Passeriformes, which includes many songbirds.

This bird has beautiful gray and black feathers with a long tail, and its colorful beak can be orange or yellow. The Grey Treepie is known for its playful behavior and often makes loud, cheerful sounds.

You can find the Grey Treepie in places like the forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. They love to live in hilly areas with many trees, where they can easily find food and build their nests. These birds are very social and often seen in groups, searching for insects, fruits, and seeds to eat.