Taiwan Vivid Niltava (Niltava vivida) [XC55211]
by Chie-Jen Jerome Ko from Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan (song)
Taiwan Vivid Niltava (Niltava vivida) [XC789824]
by Chi-Hsuan Shao from Haiduan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan, Taiwan (song)
Subspecies
Subspecies differ significantly in size, morphology and vocal patterns, and are widely separated geographically and may represent two distinct species.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
oatesi Salvadori, 1887 - Breeds extreme north-eastern India, southern China (south-eastern Xizang east to south-western Sichuan and Yunnan) and probably northern Myanmar. Non-breeding south to west, central and eastern Myanmar and north-western and central Thailand. Considered by some authors to be a distinct species, Large Vivid Niltava (Niltava oatesi).