In the sunlit forests and wooded gardens of South and Southeast Asia, these blue-backed climbers spiral along trunks with nimble confidence. They probe bark crevices for insects and larvae, moving headfirst down trees with effortless ease. What makes them extraordinary is their quiet care for the canopy — by clearing pests and caching food in hidden cracks, they help keep forests balanced and resilient. Compact, curious, and unmistakably bold, tiny guardians of the bark and branch.
Velvet-fronted Nuthatches 👇
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