The Himalayan tree pie has a black forehead, gray coloration
from the crown to the nape, a dark chestnut back and scapulars,
and black wings with white specks. Their rumps and upper tail
coverts are gray, and their tails are long and black. Himalayan
tree pies also have dark, chestnut brown faces, throats, and
upper chests; ashy brown lower chests; and white abdomens.
Behavior:
Himalayan
tree pies have a loud, resonant voice and often make a series
of short, hoarse calls that sound like "ga er, ge li
o." Their diet consists primarily of insects and seeds.
Often seen alone or in small groups, Himalayan tree pies usually
live in trees, on flatlands, and in the upper levels of broad-leaved
forests in middle-altitude regions. When flying, their wings
produce a wave-like movement.
Habitat:
Himalayan
tree pies are commonly found in forests at the base of mountains
at low and middle altitudes up to 1800m in elevation.
