Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Baihualing, Yunnan, 12 Feb. 2014.

Birds of Western Yunnan, Part 3 (Locustellidae through Leiothrichidae)

Birds of Western Yunnan contains four parts. This is Part 3: Passerines (Locustellidae through Leiothrichidae).

Part 1: Non-passerines
Part 2: Passerines (Vangidae through Phylloscopidae)
Part 3: Passerines (Locustellidae through Leiothrichidae)
Part 4: Passerines (Sylviidae through Emberizidae)

On these pages, I offer you an illustrated list of the interesting birds that I have recorded in Western Yunnan. — Craig Brelsford

Passeriformes: Locustellidae

Striated Grassbird
沼泽大尾莺 (zhǎozé dàwěiyīng)
Megalurus palustris

Striated Grassbird. (Craig Brelsford)
Striated Grassbird, Nabang. (Craig Brelsford)

2 in Nabang (230 m) on 2014-01-21
2-3 each day in Mengnai River Valley, Nabang (220 m) on 2014-01-22, 2014-01-23, 2014-01-27, 2014-01-28, & 2014-01-29

Passeriformes: Cisticolidae

Hill Prinia
黑喉山鹪莺 (hēihóu shānjiāoyīng)
Prinia superciliaris

1 at Jiujiezi, Baihualing (1990 m) on 2014-02-16
1 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-20

Rufescent Prinia
暗冕鹪莺 (ànmiǎn jiāoyīng)
Prinia rufescens

2-7 each day in Nabang (230 m) on 2014-01-17 & 2014-01-21

Plain Prinia
褐头鹪莺 (hètóu jiāoyīng)
Prinia inornata

2 in Mengnai River Valley, Nabang (220 m) on 2014-01-22

Common Tailorbird
长尾缝叶莺 (chángwěi féngyèyīng)
Orthotomus sutorius

1 in Mengnai River Valley, Nabang (240 m) on 2014-01-22

Passeriformes: Timaliidae

Black-streaked Scimitar Babbler
斑胸钩嘴鹛 (bānxiōng gōuzuǐméi)
Pomatorhinus gravivox

3 at Laifengshan, Tengchong (1790 m) on 2014-01-16

Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler
棕颈钩嘴鹛 (zōngjǐng gōuzuǐméi)
Pomatorhinus ruficollis

2 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
2 each day at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12 & 2014-02-20
1 at Blind 3, Baihualing (1980 m) on 2014-02-13
2 heard above Er Taipo, Baihualing (2340 m) on 2014-02-19
8 (5 heard only) between Er Taipo and Huáng Zhú Hé, Baihualing (2230-2450 m) on 2014-02-21
3 at Zhànkēng, Baihualing (2430 m) on 2014-02-23
2 at Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2400 m) on 2014-03-01

Coral-billed Scimitar Babbler
红嘴钩嘴鹛 (hóngzuǐ gōuzuǐméi)
Pomatorhinus ferruginosus

4 at Rongshu Wang, Nabang (800 m) on 2014-01-24

Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler
剑嘴鹛 (jiànzuǐ méi)
Pomatorhinus superciliaris

1 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12 & 2014-02-20
1 near Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2350 m) on 2014-02-21 & 2014-02-23

Cachar Wedge-billed Babbler
楔嘴鹩鹛 (xiēzuǐ liáoméi
Sphenocichla roberti

1 heard at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
1 heard near Blind 3, Baihualing (1980 m) on 2014-02-13
4 near Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2350 m) on 2014-02-23

Grey-throated Babbler
黑头穗鹛 (hēitóu suìméi)
Stachyris nigriceps

1 on Nabang Creek, Nabang (400 m) on 2014-01-17
1 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12

Rufous-capped Babbler
(红头穗鹛 (hóngtóu suìméi)
Stachyridopsis ruficeps

2 near Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (2050 m) on 2014-02-06
1 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10
1 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12
1 near Blind 4, Baihualing (1590 m) on 2014-02-14
1 above Er Taipo, Baihualing (2300 m) on 2014-02-19 & 2014-02-24

Passeriformes: Pellorneidae

Rufous-winged Fulvetta
栗头雀鹛 (lìtóu quèméi)
Alcippe castaneceps

12 near Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (2050 m) on 2014-02-05
4-5 each day above Er Taipo, Baihualing (2300 m) on 2014-02-19, 2014-02-23, & 2014-02-24

Rusty-capped Fulvetta
褐胁雀鹛 (hèxié quèméi)
Alcippe dubia

6 near Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (2050 m) on 2014-02-05
8 at Jiujiezi, Baihualing (1990 m) on 2014-02-07
4 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-08
3 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10
4 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
5 each day at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12 & 2014-02-20
5 at Blind 3, Baihualing (1980 m) on 2014-02-13
7 near Blind 4, Baihualing (1590 m) on 2014-02-22
4 above Er Taipo, Baihualing (2300 m) on 2014-02-24

Yunnan Fulvetta
灰头雀鹛 (huītóu quèméi)
Alcippe fratercula

6 near Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (2050 m) on 2014-02-05
9 at Jiujiezi, Baihualing (1990 m) on 2014-02-06
5 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-08
8 at Blind 6, Baihualing (1700 m) on 2014-02-09
8 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10
5 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
8 each day at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12 & 2014-02-20
5 near Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-14
5 at Er Taipo, Baihualing (2230 m) on 2014-02-16
4 above Er Taipo, Baihualing (2300 m) on 2014-02-23

Puff-throated Babbler
棕头幽鹛 (zōngtóu yōuméi)
Pellorneum ruficeps

1 on Nabang-Xima Trail, Nabang (500 m) on 2014-01-20
4 on Nabang-Xima Trail, Nabang (450 m) on 2014-01-21

Passeriformes: Leiothrichidae

White-crested Laughingthrush
白冠噪鹛 (báiguān zàoméi)
Garrulax leucolophus

Flock of ca. 10 on Nabang-Xima Trail, Nabang (500 m) on 2014-01-19 & 2014-01-20

Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush
小黑领噪鹛 (xiǎo hēilǐngzàoméi)
Garrulax monileger

5 at Rongshu Wang, Nabang (770 m) on 2014-01-25

Moustached Laughingthrush
灰翅噪鹛 (huīchì zàoméi)
Ianthocincla cineracea

2 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12
2 near Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2350 m) on 2014-02-21

Spotted Laughingthrush
眼纹噪鹛 (yǎnwén zàoméi)
Ianthocincla ocellata

2 near Nanzhai Gongfang, Baihualing (3180 m) on 2014-02-25

Rufous-necked Laughingthrush
栗颈噪鹛 (lìjǐng zàoméi)
Pterorhinus ruficollis

Flock of ca. 12 in Mengnai River Valley, Nabang (220 m) on 2014-01-23, 2014-01-27, & 2014-01-29

White-throated Laughingthrush
白喉噪鹛 (báihóu zàoméi)
Pterorhinus albogularis

Impressive flock of ca. 100 at Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2400 m) on 2014-02-24

Black-throated Laughingthrush
黑喉噪鹛 (hēihóu zàoméi)
Pterorhinus chinensis

4 near Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (2180 m) on 2014-02-06

Grey-sided Laughingthrush
灰胁噪鹛 (huīxié zàoméi)
Pterorhinus caerulatus

grey-sided laughingthrush
Grey-sided Laughingthrush Pterorhinus caerulatus, Baihualing, Gaoligong Mountains, Yunnan, China. Elev. 1850 m (6,090 ft.). 11 Feb. 2014. (Craig Brelsford)

1 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
1 near Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2350 m) on 2014-02-21

White-browed Laughingthrush
白颊噪鹛 (báijiá zàoméi)
Pterorhinus sannio

5 along road below Baihualing (860 m) on 2014-02-23

Blue-winged Laughingthrush
蓝翅噪鹛 (lánchì zàoméi)
Trochalopteron squamatum

blue-winged laughingthrush
Blue-winged Laughingthrush Trochalopteron squamatum, Baihualing, Gaoligong Mountains, Yunnan, China. Elev. 1570 m (5,150 ft.). 8 Feb. 2014. (Craig Brelsford)

5 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-08

Black-faced Laughingthrush
黑顶噪鹛 (hēidǐng zàoméi)
Trochalopteron affine

black-faced laughingthrush
Black-faced Laughingthrush Trochalopteron affine, Baihualing, Gaoligong Mountains, Yunnan, China. Elev. 1850 m (6,090 ft.). 11 Feb. 2014. (Craig Brelsford)

8 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
4 each day at Jiujiezi, Baihualing (1990 m) on 2014-02-16 & 2014-02-19
4 at Huáng Zhú Hé, Baihualing (2400 m) on 2014-02-21
3 at Er Taipo, Baihualing (2230 m) on 2014-02-24
6 on Tengchong side of Chá-Mǎ Gǔdào, Baihualing (2890 m) on 2014-02-28

Assam Laughingthrush
金翅噪鹛 (jīnchì zàoméi)
Trochalopteron chrysopterum woodi

assam laughingthrush
Assam Laughingthrush Trochalopteron chrysopterum woodi, Baihualing, Gaoligong Mountains, Yunnan, China. Elev. 1850 m (6,090 ft.). 11 Feb. 2014. (Craig Brelsford)

2 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
2 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12
1 at Er Taipo, Baihualing (2230 m) on 2014-02-16

Red-tailed Laughingthrush
赤尾噪鹛 (chìwěi zàoméi)
Trochalopteron milnei

red-tailed laughingthrush
Red-tailed Laughingthrush Trochalopteron milnei, Baihualing, Gaoligong Mountains, Yunnan, China. Elev. 1700 m (5,590 ft.). 9 Feb. 2014. (Craig Brelsford)

5 at Blind 6, Baihualing (1700 m) on 2014-02-09
3 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
9 near Blind 3, Baihualing (1980 m) on 2014-02-13
7 at Er Taipo, Baihualing (2230 m) on 2014-02-16
9 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-20

Himalayan Cutia
斑胁姬鹛 (bānxié jīméi)
Cutia nipalensis

Himalayan Cutia (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia, Baihualing. (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia, Baihualing. (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia, Baihualing. (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia, Baihualing. (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia (Craig Brelsford)
Himalayan Cutia, Baihualing. (Craig Brelsford)

2 at Er Taipo, Baihualing (2230 m) on 2014-02-16
2 at Zhànkēng, Baihualing (2430 m) on 2014-02-19
6 above Er Taipo, Baihualing (2300 m) on 2014-02-24

Blue-winged Minla
蓝翅希鹛 (lánchì xīméi)
Minla cyanouroptera

2 each day at Rongshu Wang, Nabang (940 m) on 2014-01-24 & 2014-01-25
3 near parking lot above Blind 4 at Baihualing (1610 m) on 2014-02-06
1 at Blind 6, Baihualing (1700 m) on 2014-02-09
2 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10
1 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11

Bar-throated Minla
斑喉希鹛 (bānhóu xīméi)
Minla strigula

1 at Laifengshan, Tengchong (1910 m) on 2014-02-01
2 at Jiujiezi, Baihualing (1990 m) on 2014-02-07
3 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-08
3 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10
ca. 10 at Blind 3, Baihualing (1980 m) on 2014-02-13
2 below Zhànkēng, Baihualing (2420 m) on 2014-02-19
3 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-20
4 at Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2400 m) on 2014-02-23

Red-tailed Minla
火尾希鹛 (huǒwěi xīméi)
Minla ignotincta

3 at Laifengshan, Tengchong (1800 m) on 2014-01-16
1 at Laifengshan, Tengchong (1910 m) on 2014-02-01
4 at Jiujiezi, Baihualing (1990 m) on 2014-02-07
3 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10

Red-faced Liocichla
灰头薮鹛 (huītóu sǒuméi)
Liocichla phoenicea

3 at Laifengshan, Tengchong (1900 m) on 2014-02-01
4 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-08
3 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10
3 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
1 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12
2 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-14

Rusty-fronted Barwing
锈额斑翅鹛 (xiù’é bānchìméi)
Actinodura egertoni

5 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-08
2 at Blind 10, Baihualing (1730 m) on 2014-02-12
2 near Blind 4 at Baihualing (1590 m) on 2014-02-14
5 below Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (1800 m) on 2014-02-18
1 above Er Taipo, Baihualing (2300 m) on 2014-02-19 & 2014-02-24
4 below Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2310 m) on 2014-02-21

Streak-throated Barwing
纹胸斑翅鹛 (wénxiōng bānchìméi)
Actinodura waldeni

1-2 each day at Er Taipo, Baihualing (2230 m) on 2014-02-16, 2014-02-19, & 2014-02-24
2 below Nanzhai Gongfang, Baihualing (3100 m) on 2014-02-26
2 below Yingke Shan, Baihualing (2800 m) on 2014-02-27

Silver-eared Mesia
银耳相思鸟 (yín’ěr xiāngsīniǎo)
Leiothrix argentauris

Flock of ca. 30 at Rongshu Wang, Nabang (940 m) on 2014-01-26
3 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
4 below Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (1800 m) on 2014-02-18
6 near Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-22

Red-billed Leiothrix
红嘴相思鸟 (hóngzuǐ xiāngsīniǎo)
Leiothrix lutea

ca. 30 (in 3 flocks) between Er Taipo and Huáng Zhú Hé, Baihualing (2230-2400 m) on 2014-02-21
Flock of ca. 10 at Dà Fēng Bāo, Baihualing (2400 m) on 2014-02-24, 2014-02-25, & 2014-03-01

Grey Sibia
灰奇鹛 (huī qíméi)
Heterophasia gracilis

1 below clearing at Jīnchǎng Hé, Baihualing (2330 m) on 2014-02-05

Black-headed Sibia
黑顶奇鹛 (hēidǐng qíméi)
Heterophasia desgodinsi

2 at Laifengshan, Tengchong (1660 m) on 2014-01-16
1-2 each day at Laifengshan, Tengchong (1660 m) on 2014-02-02 & 2014-02-03
1 at Blind 4, Baihualing (1570 m) on 2014-02-08
1 at Blind 6, Baihualing (1700 m) on 2014-02-09
2 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
1 below Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (1800 m) on 2014-02-11
1 at Blind 3, Baihualing (1980 m) on 2014-02-13
2 below Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (1800 m) on 2014-02-18

Beautiful Sibia
丽色奇鹛 (lìsè qíméi)
Heterophasia pulchella

6 each day at Jiujiezi, Baihualing (1990 m) on 2014-02-06 & 2014-02-07
1 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
4 below Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (1800 m) on 2014-02-18
ca. 30 at Er Taipo, Baihualing (2230 m) on 2014-02-16, 2014-02-18, 2014-02-19, 2014-02-23, 2014-02-24, 2014-02-25, & 2014-03-01
4 above Huáng Zhú Hé, Baihualing (2400 m) on 2014-03-01

Long-tailed Sibia
长尾奇鹛 (chángwěi qíméi)
Heterophasia picaoides

1 at Rongshu Wang, Nabang (940 m) on 2014-01-25
2 at Blind 1, Baihualing (1690 m) on 2014-02-10
1 at Blind 12, Baihualing (1840 m) on 2014-02-11
4 below Da Lu Chang, Baihualing (1800 m) on 2014-02-18
1 near Blind 4, Baihualing (1590 m) on 2014-02-22

Featured image: Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Baihualing, Yunnan, 12 Feb. 2014. (Craig Brelsford)
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