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Restricted-range species but common in parts of its range. | Restricted-range species but common in parts of its range. | ||
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Has been considered [[Dictionary_A-C#C|conspecific]] with [[Streak-throated Barwing]] or may form a [[Dictionary_P-S#S|superspecies]] with it.<br /> | Has been considered [[Dictionary_A-C#C|conspecific]] with [[Streak-throated Barwing]] or may form a [[Dictionary_P-S#S|superspecies]] with it.<br /> | ||
Hybrids obviously occur.<br /> | Hybrids obviously occur.<br /> | ||
Sometimes placed in the genus [[:Category:Ixops|Ixops]]. | Sometimes placed in the genus [[:Category:Ixops|Ixops]]. | ||
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| + | There are 2 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
| + | *''A. n. nipalensis '': | ||
| + | :*Oak-rhododendron forests of western and central [[Nepal]] | ||
| + | *''A. n. vinctura'': | ||
| + | :*East Nepal to south-eastern [[Tibet]] (Pome District), Sikkim and [[Bhutan]] | ||
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| + | Subspecies ''vinctura'' is often merged with nominate. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Found in oak forest, mixed oak, conifer and rhododendron forest, usually with plenty of undergrowth. Occurs at 1830 - 3500m, in winter sometimes lower. | Found in oak forest, mixed oak, conifer and rhododendron forest, usually with plenty of undergrowth. Occurs at 1830 - 3500m, in winter sometimes lower. | ||
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Resident species, in harsh winters some altitudinal movement possible. | Resident species, in harsh winters some altitudinal movement possible. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Actinodura+nipalensis}} | {{GSearch|Actinodura+nipalensis}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Actinodura]] [[Category:Ixops]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Actinodura]] [[Category:Ixops]] | ||
Revision as of 16:40, 29 May 2020
Alternative name: Hoary Barwing
- Actinodura nipalensis
Identification
21cm (8¼ in). A medium-sized babbler:
- Strikingly long crown feathers creating dark floppy crest with pale shaft-streaks
- Black-and-tan barring on wings and tail
- Pale grey throat and upper breast
- Broad blackish moustache
- Diffuse dark streaks on mantle and scapulars
Sexes similar.
Juveniles have a browner crest and cheek and a weaker moustache
Similar species
Streak-throated Barwing is similar, but overlapping subspecies daflaensis has a very weak moustache and grey-brown streaks on a whitish breast and upper belly.
Distribution
Found from Nepal east along the Himalayas to Bhutan, northeast India and adjacent Tibet.
Restricted-range species but common in parts of its range.
Taxonomy
Has been considered conspecific with Streak-throated Barwing or may form a superspecies with it.
Hybrids obviously occur.
Sometimes placed in the genus Ixops.
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies[1]:
- A. n. nipalensis :
- Oak-rhododendron forests of western and central Nepal
- A. n. vinctura:
Subspecies vinctura is often merged with nominate.
Habitat
Found in oak forest, mixed oak, conifer and rhododendron forest, usually with plenty of undergrowth. Occurs at 1830 - 3500m, in winter sometimes lower.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on beetles, caterpillars and other insects. Takes also berries, flowers and seeds.
Outside the breeding season usually seen in groups of 3 - 10 birds, joins sometimes bird waves. Forages in upper branches of middle-sized trees.
Breeding
Breeding season from April to June. Only one nest is described which was a small cup made of fine grasses. Lays 2 eggs.
Movements
Resident species, in harsh winters some altitudinal movement possible.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Hoary-throated Barwing. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Hoary-throated_Barwing
