Taiwan Barwing
NameTaiwan Barwing
Common NameTaiwan Barwing
Scientific NameActinodura morrisoniana
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)31.5
Plumage DetailsOverall brownish plumage with a greyish head and nape. The back and underparts are rufous-brown, with a rufous wash on the flanks. Its most striking features are the prominent black and rufous-brown barring on the wings and tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and trilling calls, often given in a complex series. It can also produce harsh alarm notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Taiwan, primarily found in the central mountain range.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black and rufous barring on wings, Prominent black and rufous barring on tail, Greyish head and nape, Rufous-brown body with rufous flanks, Medium-sized babbler
Description
The Taiwan Barwing is a medium-sized babbler endemic to Taiwan, known for its distinctive barred wings and tail. It typically forages in the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests, often in small flocks.
