Chinese Vivid Niltava
NameChinese Vivid Niltava
Common NameChinese Vivid Niltava
Scientific NameNiltava vivida
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsMale has brilliant cobalt blue on the crown, nape, and upperparts, with a black face and throat. The underparts are a vivid orange-rufous, fading to whitish on the lower belly. Females are duller, olive-brown with a blue rump and tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, high-pitched, fluty whistles, often described as 'twee-twee-twee-twee', and a sharp 'chak' alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas from Nepal eastwards through Northeast India, Myanmar, and southern China. It winters at lower altitudes and further south into parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresbrilliant blue upperparts (male), vivid orange underparts (male), black face and throat (male), montane forest habitat, fluty whistling call
Description
This small, brightly colored flycatcher is known for its striking plumage. Males feature brilliant blue upperparts and vivid orange underparts, inhabiting the dense undergrowth of montane forests where they forage for insects.
