Mishmi Wren-Babbler
Spelaeornis badeigularis
A very small, dark grayish-brown bird with a short tail, a reddish-brown throat, and a black-and-white scalloped pattern on the belly. Inconspicuously feeds in low, thick vegetation, where it is very hard to see. Similar to Rufous-throated Wren-Babbler, but Mishmi Wren-Babbler is darker overall, with a distinctive white chin and a white edge to the throat. The song is a strong, melodic burst of notes repeated 2-4 times and often followed by a short trill.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Spelaeornis badeigularis
- Authority
- Ripley, 1948
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Timaliidae
- Genus
- Spelaeornis
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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