The Taiwan hwamei (Garrulax taewanus) is a passerine bird in the Leiothrichidae family. It is endemic to the island of Taiwan. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Chinese hwamei (Garrulax canorus) but has recently been split as a separate species. It is estimated to have diverged from the Chinese hwamei about 1.5 million years ago. It inhabits secondary woodland in the foothills and lower mountains up to 1,200 metres above sea-level. It forages alone, in pairs or in small groups, searching amongst the understorey for insects and seeds.