Rusty-fronted Barwing
Actinodura egertoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusActinodura (Barwings and Allies)
- SpeciesActinodura egertoni (Rusty-fronted Barwing)
About the Rusty-fronted Barwing
The rusty-fronted barwing (Actinodura egertoni) is a species of bird in the laughingthrush family, Leiothrichidae. It is found in Southeast Asia from the Himalayas to north-eastern Myanmar. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Collar, N. J. & Robson C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rusty-fronted Barwing in Khangchendzonga 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 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rusty-fronted Barwing in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rusty-fronted Barwing sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 45 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rusty-fronted Barwing in Khangchendzonga National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Rusty-fronted Barwing in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.