Hoary-throated Barwing
A species of Barwings and Allies Scientific name : Actinodura nipalensis Genus : Barwings and Allies
Hoary-throated Barwing, A species of Barwings and Allies
Botanical name: Actinodura nipalensis
Genus: Barwings and Allies
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Description General Info
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in along the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Eastern Himalayas, and ranges across Bhutan, India, Tibet, and Nepal. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Hoary-throated Barwing primarily feeds on beetles, caterpillars, and various insects, supplementing its diet with gastropods, berries, seeds, and nectar. It forages in upper tree branches, often joining mixed-species flocks, and occasionally feeds near the ground.
Habitat
Hoary-throated Barwing thrives in forests rich with oak and an array of conifers and rhododendrons, which are characterized by dense undergrowth. Ringal bamboo and brambles are common in these habitats, creating an environment conducive to the species' needs. The presence of hoary-throated Barwing is notable in regions where hearty vegetation provides sufficient coverage and resources.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Laughingthrushes Genus
Barwings and Allies Species
Hoary-throated Barwing 
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