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Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea)

Red-billed Leiothrix

Leiothrix lutea

About the Red-billed Leiothrix

The red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is a member of the family Leiothrichidae, native to southern China and the Himalayas. Adults have bright red bills and a dull yellow ring around their eyes. Their backs are dull olive green, and they have a bright yellow-orange throat with a yellow chin; females are somewhat duller than males, and juveniles have black bills. It has also been introduced in various parts of the world, with small populations of escapees...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Red-billed Leiothrix?

The scientific name of the Red-billed Leiothrix is Leiothrix lutea.

How many Red-billed Leiothrix sightings have been recorded?

3,592 observations of the Red-billed Leiothrix have been recorded on iNaturalist.

3,592 observations on iNaturalist
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