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Taiwan Vivid Niltava

A species of Niltavas
Scientific name : Niltava vivida Genus : Niltavas

Taiwan Vivid Niltava, A species of Niltavas
Botanical name: Niltava vivida
Genus: Niltavas
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Taiwan Vivid Niltava (Niltava vivida) Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij

Description

The vivid niltava (Niltava vivida) is a bird in the family Muscicapidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1864. It is found from the Himalayas to China and Taiwan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The vivid niltava a medium-sized (16 cm) member of the Old World flycatcher family, has a deep purplish blue on the head, back, tail and lesser wing coverts, and bright rufous orange below. Its throat, face, wings and iris are black as are its legs and bill. The female is olive brown overall, lighter below, with a light buffy throat and greyish-brown crown and nape. As do many members of its family, the vivid niltava bears distinct rictal bristles at the base of its bill. The Taiwan subspecies, N. v. vivida, is distinctly smaller than the mainland race N. v. oatesi.
Size
19 cm
Habitat
Taiwan Vivid Niltava resides primarily in temperate evergreen regions and mixed deciduous montane forests. These habitats are characterized by dense, dark understory layers, which provide the bird with its preferred environment. Taiwan Vivid Niltava is commonly found in areas with forest cover, including places with lush undergrowth and shadowy forest floors. It is known to occupy regions where coniferous trees have been planted, although there are contrasting reports regarding its presence in plantations and managed woodlands. Emphasizing habitat preferences, taiwan Vivid Niltava selects areas that offer dense foliage and a degree of seclusion, which are essential for its breeding and foraging activities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Taiwan Vivid Niltava (Niltava vivida) Taiwan Vivid Niltava (Niltava vivida) Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij

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