About the Taiwan Vivid Niltava
The Taiwan vivid niltava or small vivid niltava is a bird in the family Muscicapidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1864. It is endemic to Taiwan. The Chinese vivid niltava of the Asian mainland, which is larger in size, was formerly considered conspecific. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Niltava vivida |
| Species Codes | vivnil3, SVNI, TVNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taiwan Vivid Niltava belong to?
The Taiwan Vivid Niltava (Niltava vivida) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Taiwan Vivid Niltava?
The Taiwan vivid niltava or small vivid niltava is a bird in the family Muscicapidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1864. It is endemic to Taiwan. The Chinese vivid niltava of the Asian mainland, which is larger in size, was formerly considered conspecific. Its natural habitat...
Where can I report a Taiwan Vivid Niltava sighting?
You can log sightings of Taiwan Vivid Niltava on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vivnil3, or on iNaturalist.
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