Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | high |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 26,600 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | decreasing | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 4.3 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as reasonably common and widespread (del Hoyo et al. 2005), while the population in Taiwan has been estimated at c.10,000-100,000 breeding pairs (Brazil 2009).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan, China | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Taiwan, China | Chuyanshan Nature Reserve |
| Taiwan, China | Dawushan Nature Reserve and Shuang-guei Lake Major Wildlife Habitat |
| Taiwan, China | Daxueshan, Xueshankeng, Wushikeng, Taichung City |
| Taiwan, China | Hapen and Fushan |
| Taiwan, China | Middle Section of Coastal Mountain Range |
| Taiwan, China | Nengdan, Nantou County |
| Taiwan, China | North Section of Xueshan Mountain Range, Taoyuan City |
| Taiwan, China | Ruei-yan, Nantou County |
| Taiwan, China | Sanping |
| Taiwan, China | Shei-Pa National Park |
| Taiwan, China | Shihmen Reservoir |
| Taiwan, China | Taroko National Park |
| Taiwan, China | Upstream Section of Beigang River, Nantou County |
| Taiwan, China | Yuli Wildlife Refuge |
| Taiwan, China | Yushan National Park |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane | major | resident |
| Wetlands (inland) | Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 400 - 2400 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Taiwan Whistling-thrush Myophonus insularis. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/taiwan-whistling-thrush-myophonus-insularis on 22/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 22/11/2024.