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Taiwan Vivid Niltava

Taiwan Vivid Niltava

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The Vivid Niltava lives up to its name, with males boasting exceptionally brilliant blue plumage contrasted with black. Females are more muted in color, typically greenish-brown with blue flashes.
Where to spot
Found in mountainous regions of East and Southeast Asia, including Taiwan, China, Myanmar, and parts of the Himalayas. It prefers dense broadleaf montane forests.
How to spot
Locate males by their intense blue color. They often perch on open branches in the understory. Listen for its short, sweet, often repeated song or calls to find this visually stunning bird.
When to spot
A resident species, though some populations may undertake altitudinal migrations in winter. Observable year-round, most active at dawn and dusk.
File:2014-03-29 Niltava vivida vivida (Vivid Niltava) male.jpg
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File:Niltava vividaIbis1866P011A.jpg
File:Niltava vivida -Wawu Shan, Sichuan, China-8.jpg
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File:2014-03-29 Niltava vivida vivida (Vivid Niltava) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Niltava vivida.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Niltava vividaIbis1866P011A.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Niltava vivida -Wawu Shan, Sichuan, China-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Niltava vivida 9808.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is notable for the intensity of the male's blue coloration, which is particularly striking when seen in sunlight. It is a popular subject for bird photographers due to its beauty.
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