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Red-billed Leiothrix

Leiothrix lutea

Least Concern

About

A striking babbler-like bird of South and Southeast Asian forests, red-billed leiothrixes have brilliant orange-red bills, olive-green upper parts, and vivid yellow-orange throat and breast with red and yellow wing patches. Native to the Himalayas and southern China, they have been introduced to Hawaii, Europe, and Japan from the cage bird trade. Highly social, living in noisy flocks of 6–30 birds in undergrowth and forest edge. Listed as Least Concern globally despite introduced range concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Togo), Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (8 countries), and North America (United States).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ソウシチョウ
Chinese 紅嘴相思鳥
Spanish Leiotrix Piquirrojo
French Léiothrix jaune
German Sonnenvogel
Portuguese rouxinol-do-japão
Russian Обыкновенный лиотрикс

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-billed Leiothrix?
The scientific name of Red-billed Leiothrix is Leiothrix lutea. It belongs to the genus Leiothrix.
What is the conservation status of Red-billed Leiothrix?
Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-billed Leiothrix live?
Red-billed Leiothrix is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Togo), Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (8 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, Togo.
What family does Red-billed Leiothrix belong to?
Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) belongs to the genus Leiothrix, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
Is Red-billed Leiothrix endangered?
No, Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-billed Leiothrix belong to?
Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Red-billed Leiothrix?
The closest relatives of Red-billed Leiothrix in the genus Leiothrix include Silver-eared Mesia.

Native Range — 13 Countries

Genus Leiothrix — 2 Species

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Red-billed Leiothrix
Leiothrix lutea
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Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris
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