Taiwan Cupwing

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Taiwan Cupwing (<em>Pnoepyga formosana</em>) is a species of Cupwings (<em>Pnoepygidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Taiwan Cupwing (Pnoepyga formosana) is a species of Cupwings (Pnoepygidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pnoepyga; binomial: Pnoepyga formosana; authority: Ingram, C, 1909.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Pnoepyga formosana of Taiwan is split from P. albiventer (Collar 2006a).

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