The name Red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) originates from the bird's most distinguishing feature, its bright red bill. The genus name, "Leiothrix", is derived from the Ancient Greek words "leios" (smooth) and "thrix" (hair), referring to its soft songs and plumage. The female is a lot paler than the male and lacks the red patch on the wings. The Red-billed leiothrix is also known by other names, including: Pekin Robin, Chinese Nightingale, Japanese Hill Robin, and Peking Nightingale. Its origin in Southern China and the Himalayas, and its popular status as a cagebird, earns it the nickname Pekin Robin. These babblers are known for their noisy, social behaviour, often forming large flocks of up to 100 individuals, and are considered an invasive species in parts of the world, such as Hawaii and Europe.
See also: Pekin robin
See also: Pekin robin
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