Passeriformes / Muscicapidae / Niltava
Fujian Niltava
Niltava davidi · 棕腹大仙鹟
Introduction
Small forest-dwelling bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Inhabits subtropical and tropical moist forests of Southeast Asia, occurring in lowland and montane primary and secondary forests. Frequents the dense understory and middle levels, typically concealed within vegetation.
Distribution & Habitat
This species ranges across multiple Southeast Asian countries including Cambodia, southern China (with documented records from Hong Kong), Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its distribution encompasses subtropical and tropical moist lowland forest ecosystems as well as subtropical and tropical moist montane forests. The species appears to prefer intact forest habitats, though its tolerance for disturbed or secondary forest environments remains unclear from available records.
Behavior & Ecology
No detailed information available in the source document regarding this species' diet, breeding biology, social behavior, or vocalizations.
Conservation
No detailed information available in the source document regarding this species' conservation status, population trends, or threats.
Culture
No detailed information available in the source document regarding this species' cultural significance or folklore.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Niltava
Distribution
breeds central and southern China; winters to southeastern Thailand and Indochina
Vocalizations
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
