Black-crowned Barwing
NameBlack-crowned Barwing
Common NameBlack-crowned Barwing
Scientific NameActinodura sodangorum
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent black crest, grey head and nape, a distinct white eye-ring, and rufous-chestnut underparts. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the tail is conspicuously barred with black and rufous.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes and a chattering call, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Annamite Mountains, found in central Vietnam and southern Laos.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crest, White eye-ring, Rufous underparts, Black and rufous barred tail
Description
The Black-crowned Barwing is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its prominent black crest, grey head, and rufous underparts. It typically forages in the mid-story and undergrowth of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
