About the Abbott's Babbler
Abbott's babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is widely distributed along the Himalayas in South Asia and extending into the forests of Southeast Asia. They are short-tailed and stout birds which forage in pairs in dense undergrowth close to the ground and their presence is indicated by their distinctive calls.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Malacocincla abbotti |
| Species Codes | abbbab1, ABBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abbott's Babbler belong to?
The Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Abbott's Babbler?
Abbott's babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is widely distributed along the Himalayas in South Asia and extending into the forests of Southeast Asia. They are short-tailed and stout birds which forage in pairs in dense undergrowth close to the ground and their presence is in...
Where can I report a Abbott's Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Abbott's Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code abbbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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