About the Taiwan Hwamei
The Taiwan hwamei is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1859. It is endemic to the island of Taiwan. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Chinese hwamei but has since been split as a separate species. It is estimated to have diverged from the Chinese hwamei about 1.5 million years ago.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Garrulax taewanus |
| Species Codes | taihwa1, TAHW |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taiwan Hwamei belong to?
The Taiwan Hwamei (Garrulax taewanus) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Taiwan Hwamei?
The Taiwan Hwamei is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Taiwan Hwamei?
The Taiwan hwamei is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1859. It is endemic to the island of Taiwan. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Chinese hwamei but has since been split as a separate species. It is estimated to have...
Where can I report a Taiwan Hwamei sighting?
You can log sightings of Taiwan Hwamei on eBird (ebird.org) using species code taihwa1, or on iNaturalist.
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