About the Taiwan Cupwing
The Taiwan cupwing, also known as Taiwan wren-babbler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Pnoepygidae. The species is endemic to the island of Taiwan. It was treated for a long time as a subspecies of the scaly-breasted cupwing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cupwings (Pnoepygidae) |
| Species | Pnoepyga formosana |
| Species Codes | taiwrb1, TACU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taiwan Cupwing belong to?
The Taiwan Cupwing (Pnoepyga formosana) belongs to the Cupwings family (Pnoepygidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Taiwan Cupwing?
The Taiwan cupwing, also known as Taiwan wren-babbler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Pnoepygidae. The species is endemic to the island of Taiwan. It was treated for a long time as a subspecies of the scaly-breasted cupwing....
Where can I report a Taiwan Cupwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Taiwan Cupwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code taiwrb1, or on iNaturalist.
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