Streak-throated Barwing
NameStreak-throated Barwing
Common NameStreak-throated Barwing
Scientific NameActinodura souliei
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are greyish-brown with fine dark streaking, forming a prominent shaggy crest. The throat is pale greyish with fine dark streaks, contrasting with the rufous-brown upperparts and flanks. Wings and tail are dark with striking rufous-orange and black barring, particularly noticeable on the flight feathers and tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, reedy whistles or trills, often repeated. It may also produce chattering or scolding notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the mountains of southern China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi) and northern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesShaggy, streaked greyish crest, Streaked pale throat, Rufous-brown body plumage, Distinctive black and rufous-orange barring on wings and tail, Found in dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Streak-throated Barwing is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its shaggy, streaked crest and distinctive barred wings and tail. It typically forages in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often moving in small, active flocks.
