White-throated Wren-Babbler
Napothera pasquieri
Found only at approximately 1220-2000 meters in the Fan Si Pan Mountains of northwestern Vietnam, this shy and uncommon bird can be difficult to see. Listen for its song, a high descending whistle sometimes followed by or including sharp pipping notes. Calls include a bubbling “ch’lee, ch’lee, ch’lee” and “churr” notes. If seen, note its bright white throat, long bill, short tail, and streaked brown body. Forages on or near the ground, typically in areas with dense undergrowth.
Identification
The white-throated wren-babbler (Napothera pasquieri) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to northwestern Vietnam (Fansipan mountains). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Taxonomy
Genus: Napothera; Family: Pellorneidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Napothera pasquieri
- Authority
- (Delacour & Jabouille, 1930)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pellorneidae
- Genus
- Napothera
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
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