Hoary-throated Barwing
Actinodura nipalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusActinodura (Barwings and Allies)
- SpeciesActinodura nipalensis (Hoary-throated Barwing)
About the Hoary-throated Barwing
The hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in along the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Eastern Himalayas, and ranges across Bhutan, India, Tibet, and Nepal. Its natural habitats are temperate forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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 Hoary-throated Barwing in Langtang National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Langtang National Park
Streaked Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron lineatum
Rufous Sibia
Heterophasia capistrata
Variegated Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron variegatum
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron erythrocephalum
Black-faced Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron affine
Spotted Laughingthrush
Garrulax ocellatus
White-throated Laughingthrush
Garrulax albogularis
Striated Laughingthrush
Garrulax striatus
Chestnut-tailed Minla
Minla strigula
Red-billed Leiothrix
Leiothrix lutea
Scaly Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron subunicolor
Spiny Babbler
Turdoides nipalensis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Hoary-throated Barwing in Langtang National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hoary-throated Barwing sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hoary-throated Barwing in Langtang National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Hoary-throated Barwing in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.