Chinese Hwamei
- Scientific name
- Garrulax canorus
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Why it matters
The Chinese Hwamei is prized by enthusiasts for its remarkably complex and melodic song, which has made it a symbol of cultural tradition in parts of East Asia for centuries. Characterized by its distinctive rounded wings, pointed tail, and the iconic white markings around its eyes that give it its name, this species remains a significant subject for those interested in the history of aviculture.
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