Small Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
The Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae) is a uncommon chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 10 countries, weighing about 12 g. The small niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
About the Small Niltava
The small niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Small Niltava look like?
- The small niltava is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
- How big is a Small Niltava?
- The Small Niltava is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a Small Niltava?
- The Small Niltava occurs in 10 countries, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand and China.
- What birds look similar to a Small Niltava?
- The Small Niltava is most easily confused with the Rufous-bellied Niltava, the Taiwan Vivid Niltava and the Large Niltava.
- Is the Small Niltava endangered?
- The Small Niltava is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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