Rufous-bellied Niltava
Niltava sundara
The Rufous-bellied Niltava (Niltava sundara) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 12 countries, weighing about 21 g. The rufous-bellied niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the Rufous-bellied Niltava
The rufous-bellied niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR China.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rufous-bellied Niltava look like?
- The rufous-bellied niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a Rufous-bellied Niltava?
- The Rufous-bellied Niltava is a small sized bird weighing about 21 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-bellied Niltava?
- The Rufous-bellied Niltava occurs in 12 countries, including India, Thailand, Nepal, China and Bhutan.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-bellied Niltava?
- The Rufous-bellied Niltava is most easily confused with the Small Niltava, the Large Niltava and the Taiwan Vivid Niltava.
- Is the Rufous-bellied Niltava endangered?
- The Rufous-bellied Niltava is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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