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ソウシチョウ (Red-billed Leiothrix)

Leiothrix lutea

Least Concern
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コウライウグイス(Leiothrix lutea)は南アジアおよび東南アシアの森林に生息する鮮やかなチメドリ類で、明るい橙赤色の嘴、オリーブ緑色の上面、鮮やかな黄橙色の喉と胸、赤と黄色の翼斑が特徴である。ヒマラヤと中国南部が原産で、愛玩鳥取引によりハワイ、ヨーロッパ、日本に導入されている。林床と林縁で6~30羽の賑やかな群れで生活する。導入域への懸念にもかかわらず世界的に最低懸念に掲載されている。

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

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 ソウシチョウ?
The scientific name of ソウシチョウ is Leiothrix lutea. It belongs to the genus Leiothrix.
What is the conservation status of ソウシチョウ?
ソウシチョウ (Leiothrix lutea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ソウシチョウ live?
ソウシチョウ 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 ソウシチョウ belong to?
ソウシチョウ (Leiothrix lutea) belongs to the genus Leiothrix, which is part of the taxonomic family Leiothrichidae.
Is ソウシチョウ endangered?
No, ソウシチョウ (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 ソウシチョウ belong to?
ソウシチョウ (Leiothrix lutea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ソウシチョウ?
The closest relatives of ソウシチョウ in the genus Leiothrix include ゴシキソウシチョウ.

Native Range — 13 Countries

Genus Leiothrix — 2 Species

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ゴシキソウシチョウ
Leiothrix argentauris
LC
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ソウシチョウ
Leiothrix lutea
LC

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