Chinese Hwamei

Scientific Name: Garrulax canorus
Malay Name: Kekicau-Raya Cina
Chinese Name: 画眉

Range:
Found from southeastern China to Vietnam and Laos.

Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: canorus, owstoni.

Size: 21-24 cm

Identification:
Medium-sized laughingthrush, brown overall with white eyering and white eyestripe extending behind eye.

Habitat: Woodland, scrub vegetation.

Behaviour/Ecology: Forages on ground. Males have a rich song that can be variable, capable of mimicking sounds.

Local Status: Rare introduced resident

Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2018)

Location: Small population remaining on Sentosa.

Photos:

Chinese Hwamei at Sentosa. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Chinese Hwamei at Sentosa. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Chinese Hwamei at Sentosa. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

Chinese Hwamei at Sentosa. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
eBird Species page: eBird (Chinese Hwamei)

References:
BirdLife International. (2018). Garrulax canorus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22735076A132036519.en. Accessed on 19 December 2021