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Revision as of 05:34, 19 March 2009
- Leucodioptron canorum
Identification
24cm. Upperparts are olive, greyish brown with a buff crown and nape which are streaked with dark brown. The flight feathers are dark brown. The tail is dark brown with olive bars and base. Underparts are a yellowish brown with a grey belly.
Distribution
China, northern Indochina, Hainan and Taiwan. Introduced to and widespread in Hawaii.
Taxonomy
2 subspecies; nominate canorum and Hainan endemic owstoni. The former Taiwan subspecies taewanum is now considered a distinct species and is threatened by hybridisation with the Chinese Hwamei.
Habitat
Evergreen woodlands
