Large Niltava
Niltava grandis
The Large Niltava (Niltava grandis) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 11 countries, weighing about 30 g. The large niltava is a species of bird in the Old world flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
About the Large Niltava
The large niltava is a species of bird in the Old world flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical montane forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Large Niltava look like?
- The large niltava is a species of bird in the Old world flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Large Niltava?
- The Large Niltava is a small sized bird weighing about 30 g.
- Where can you see a Large Niltava?
- The Large Niltava occurs in 11 countries, including India, Thailand, Malaysia, China and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Large Niltava?
- The Large Niltava is most easily confused with the Rufous-bellied Niltava, the Small Niltava and the Taiwan Vivid Niltava.
- Is the Large Niltava endangered?
- The Large Niltava is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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