Chinese Vivid Niltava
Niltava oatesi
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusNiltava (Niltavas)
- SpeciesNiltava oatesi (Chinese Vivid Niltava)
About the Chinese Vivid Niltava
The Chinese vivid niltava (Niltava oatesi) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the eastern Himalayas to southern China. The Chinese vivid niltava was formerly considered conspecific to the Taiwan vivid niltava (N. vivida). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chinese Vivid Niltava in Doi Inthanon National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 4 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chinese Vivid Niltava in Doi Inthanon National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chinese Vivid Niltava sighting in Doi Inthanon National Park, based on 173 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chinese Vivid Niltava in Doi Inthanon National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Chinese Vivid Niltava in Doi Inthanon National Park in our monthly data.