About the Black-crowned Barwing
The black-crowned barwing is a non-migratory bird from Indochina in the family Leiothrichidae. The genus name Actinodura is from Ancient Greek meaning "ray-like tail", while the specific epithet sodangorum is from the Xo Dang tribe which lives in Ngoc Linh and other areas in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos where black-crowned barwings are found.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Actinodura sodangorum |
| Species Codes | bkcbar1, BCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crowned Barwing belong to?
The Black-crowned Barwing (Actinodura sodangorum) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-crowned Barwing?
The black-crowned barwing is a non-migratory bird from Indochina in the family Leiothrichidae. The genus name Actinodura is from Ancient Greek meaning \"ray-like tail\", while the specific epithet sodangorum is from the Xo Dang tribe which lives in Ngoc Linh and other areas in Vietnam, Cambodia and La...
Where can I report a Black-crowned Barwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crowned Barwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcbar1, or on iNaturalist.
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