Kingdom Animalia Genus Spizixos Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Pycnonotidae Scientific name Spizixos semitorques Higher classification Spizixos Order Passerine | |
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Similar Bird, Bulbul, Passerine, Crested finchbill, Brown‑breasted bulbul | ||
Collared finchbill spizixos semitorques
The collared finchbill (Spizixos semitorques) is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae. It is found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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The species favors forested hills at moderate elevations. Primarily a frugivore, the collared finchbill also eats seeds and insects. The birds are typically monogamous, with females building nests in trees in which to lay their eggs.
Collared finchbill spizixos semitorques
Taxonomy and systematics
Alternate names for the crested finchbill include the black-headed finch-bill, Chinese finch-bill, collared finch-billed bulbul and Swinhoe's finch-billed bulbul.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
References
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