Chinese Hwamei

Overview

Chinese Hwamei (Garrulax canorus) is a species of Laughingthrushes & Allies (Leiothrichidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A brown laughingthrush with a striking white eye stripe; one of China's most celebrated songbirds, singing powerful varied phrases; heavily trapped for the cage-bird trade, now endangered.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Garrulax; binomial: Garrulax canorus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 20-23cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Garrulax canorus from Hwamei to Chinese Hwamei re split of G. taewanus.