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)
2 Verified sightings at Jiuzhaigou National Park From 2019 to 2026
179 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
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 Jiuzhaigou 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 |