Emei Shan Liocichla
Liocichla omeiensis
Emei Shan Liocichla (Liocichla omeiensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Emei Shan Liocichla (Liocichla omeiensis) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 40.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Leiothrichidae Laughingthrushes & Allies
- Genus Liocichla
- Species omeiensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 40.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Emei Shan Liocichla is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Emei Shan Liocichla is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Emei Shan Liocichla (Liocichla omeiensis) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR sw China.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 40.4 g, with a wing length of about 7.5 cm and a tail of around 8.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 8,458 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Emei Shan Liocichla?
The Emei Shan Liocichla is a small bird that weighs around 40.4 g.
Where does the Emei Shan Liocichla live?
The Emei Shan Liocichla is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR sw China, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Emei Shan Liocichla belong to?
The Emei Shan Liocichla (Liocichla omeiensis) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Emei Shan Liocichla eat?
The Emei Shan Liocichla is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Emei Shan Liocichla migrate?
The Emei Shan Liocichla is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Emei Shan Liocichla endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Emei Shan Liocichla's range?
The Emei Shan Liocichla has a mapped global range of about 8,458 km².
Conservation
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