About the Beijing Babbler
The Beijing babbler, also known as the white-browed Chinese warbler, Chinese hill warbler, or Chinese bush-dweller, is a species of bird in the genus Rhopophilus. It is now thought to be a close relative of the parrotbills and is placed in the family Paradoxornithidae; previously, it was placed in the families Cisticolidae, Timaliidae or Sylviidae. It is found in northern China and North Korea, and formerly occurred in South Korea. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1868.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parrotbills (Paradoxornithidae) |
| Species | Rhopophilus pekinensis |
| Species Codes | beibab1, BEHW, BEBA, BHWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beijing Babbler belong to?
The Beijing Babbler (Rhopophilus pekinensis) belongs to the Parrotbills family (Paradoxornithidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Beijing Babbler?
The Beijing babbler, also known as the white-browed Chinese warbler, Chinese hill warbler, or Chinese bush-dweller, is a species of bird in the genus Rhopophilus. It is now thought to be a close relative of the parrotbills and is placed in the family Paradoxornithidae; previously, it was placed in t...
Where can I report a Beijing Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Beijing Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beibab1, or on iNaturalist.
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