Streak-throated Barwing

Actinodura waldeni

Laughingthrushes and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Streak-throated Barwing (Actinodura waldeni) is a rare laughingthrush found in 3 countries, weighing about 47 g. The streak-throated barwing is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.

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About the Streak-throated Barwing

The streak-throated barwing is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in western Yunnan, southern Tibet, Northeast India and Myanmar.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, 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 Streak-throated Barwing look like?
The streak-throated barwing is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
How big is a Streak-throated Barwing?
The Streak-throated Barwing is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
Where can you see a Streak-throated Barwing?
The Streak-throated Barwing occurs in 3 countries, including India, China and Myanmar (Burma).
What birds look similar to a Streak-throated Barwing?
The Streak-throated Barwing is most easily confused with the Spectacled Barwing, the Hoary-throated Barwing and the Streaked Barwing.
Is the Streak-throated Barwing endangered?
The Streak-throated Barwing is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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