Vivid Niltava
Niltava vivida
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 vivida (Vivid Niltava)
About the Vivid Niltava
The Taiwan vivid niltava (Niltava vivida) or small vivid niltava is a bird in the family Muscicapidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1864. It is endemic to Taiwan. The Chinese vivid niltava (N. oatesi) of the Asian mainland, which is larger in size, was formerly considered conspecific. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Taiwan vivid niltava is a medium-sized (16 cm) member of the Old World flycatcher family, has a deep purplish blue on the head, back, tail and lesser wing coverts, and bright rufous orange below. Its throat, face, wings and iris are black as are its legs and bill. The female is olive brown overall, lighter below, with a light buffy throat and greyish-brown crown and nape. As do many members of its family, the small vivid niltava bears distinct rictal bristles at the base of its bill. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Vivid Niltava in Taroko National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Taroko National Park
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White-tailed Robin
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Daurian Redstart
Phoenicurus auroreus
Rhyacornis fuliginosa
Rhyacornis fuliginosa
Ferruginous Flycatcher
Muscicapa ferruginea
Taiwan Shortwing
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Red-flanked Bluetail
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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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Vivid Niltava in Taroko National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Vivid Niltava sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 814 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Vivid Niltava in Taroko National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Vivid Niltava in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.