About Minla ignotincta Hodgson, 1837
The red-tailed minla, scientifically named Minla ignotincta Hodgson, 1837, is a passerine bird that belongs to the family Leiothrichidae. This species is the only member of the genus Minla. It occurs across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with its known range covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.