Black-crowned Barwing
Actinodura sodangorum
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedAves · Passeriformes · Leiothrichidae
About
The black-crowned barwing is a non-migratory bird from Indochina in the family Leiothrichidae. The genus name Actinodura is from Ancient Greek meaning "ray-like tail", while the specific epithet sodangorum is from the Xo Dang tribe which lives in Ngoc Linh and other areas in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos where black-crowned barwings are found.
Fun Fact
The first black-crowned barwing sighting was reported in April 1996 at Ngọc Linh, Vietnam.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in secondary growth or evergreen forests.
Diet
Eat vegetation.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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