Chinese Vivid Niltava
Niltava oatesi
The Chinese Vivid Niltava (Niltava oatesi) is a legendary chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 33 g. The Chinese vivid niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Chinese Vivid Niltava
The Chinese vivid niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the eastern Himalayas to southern China. The Chinese vivid niltava was formerly considered conspecific to the Taiwan vivid niltava. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in India.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Chinese Vivid Niltava look like?
- The Chinese vivid niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Chinese Vivid Niltava?
- The Chinese Vivid Niltava is a small sized bird weighing about 33 g.
- Where can you see a Chinese Vivid Niltava?
- The Chinese Vivid Niltava occurs in 5 countries, including Thailand, China, Myanmar (Burma) and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Chinese Vivid Niltava?
- The Chinese Vivid Niltava is most easily confused with the Rufous-vented Niltava, the Fujian Niltava and the Large Niltava.
- Is the Chinese Vivid Niltava endangered?
- The Chinese Vivid Niltava is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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