Chestnut-tailed Minla

The Chestnut-tailed Minla is a species of bird in the Timaliidae family. It has traditionally been placed in the genus Minla instead of the monotypic Chrysominla.

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Original source: JJ Harrison (http://www.noodlesnacks.com/)Camera location
Author: JJ Harrison (http://www.noodlesnacks.com/)Camera location

The Chestnut-tailed Minla is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Chestnut-tailed Minla (Chrysominla strigula) is a species of bird in the Timaliidae family. It has traditionally been placed in the genus Minla instead of the monotypic Chrysominla. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Minla strigula. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. More

The Chestnut-tailed Minla is a resident of montane terrain above 1,500m whilst its only other cousin in Malaysia; the Blue-winged Minla stays at lower territory below 1,600m or so. The Chestnut-tailed is larger at 7 inches/ 18cm probably because of the cooler habitat like Kwai loh rite?. It got a rufous crown and barred throated. Male and female looks same-same. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Chestnut-tailed Minla is classed as Ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Chestnut-tailed Minla (3) Mt. Victoria, Myanmar Mt. Victoria, Myanmar29/08/2008 Mt. More

Chestnut-tailed Minla (Minla strigula) is a local resident in Himalayas and hills of north-east India. More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Timaliidae
Genus : Minla
Species : strigula
Authority : (Hodgson, 1837)