Collared Finchbill
Spizixos semitorques
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusSpizixos (Finchbills)
- SpeciesSpizixos semitorques (Collared Finchbill)
About the Collared Finchbill
The collared finchbill (Spizixos semitorques) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in China, Taiwan, Japan and Vietnam. The species favors forested hills at moderate elevations. Primarily a frugivore, the collared finchbill also eats seeds and insects. The birds are typically monogamous, with females building nests in trees in which to lay their eggs.
They eat fruit, including Hedera nepalensis and Paederia scandens. Alternate names for the collared finchbill include the black-headed finch-bill, Chinese finch-bill, Japanese finch-bill, collared finch-billed bulbul and Swinhoe's finch-billed bulbul.
Two subspecies are recognized: S. s. semitorques - R. Swinhoe, 1861: Found in central and southern China, northern Vietnam S. s. cinereicapillus - R. Swinhoe, 1871: Originally described as a separate species. Found in Taiwan and Miyako and Yaeyama Islands of Japan Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Collared Finchbill 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 2 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Collared Finchbill in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Collared Finchbill sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Collared Finchbill in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Collared Finchbill in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.