Streaked Barwing
Actinodura souliei
The Streaked Barwing (Actinodura souliei) is a legendary laughingthrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 39 g. The streaked barwing is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
About the Streaked Barwing
The streaked barwing is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. The species is found at altitudes of 1,700 to 3,000 metres in China in Sichuan and Yunnan, as well as northwestern Vietnam in provinces such as Lai Châu, Lào Cail, Hà Giang, Điện Biên, Sơn La, and Yên Bái. Natural habitats include subtropical and tropical moist montane forests. Individuals are 21–23 centimetres (8.3–9.1 in) long, brown overall, with blackish streaks on the breast, and finely barred on the wings and tail; the head is brown, with a greyish cheek patch. The species has been assessed as 'Least concern' by the IUCN Red List in 2016 due to its large range, and although there is a population decline it is not…
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Streaked Barwing look like?
- The streaked barwing is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
- How big is a Streaked Barwing?
- The Streaked Barwing is a small sized bird weighing about 39 g.
- Where can you see a Streaked Barwing?
- The Streaked Barwing occurs in 2 countries, including China and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Streaked Barwing?
- The Streaked Barwing is most easily confused with the Black-crowned Barwing, the Streak-throated Barwing and the Spectacled Barwing.
- Is the Streaked Barwing endangered?
- The Streaked Barwing is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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