About the Flame-templed Babbler
The flame-templed babbler is a species of bird of the family Zosteropidae, in the genus Dasycrotapha. It is one of the most remarkable and distinctive birds with its complex head markings with orange crown tufts, black ears and yellow beak and face. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Panay and Negros. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. Along with the Negros striped babbler, it is one of the two babbler species extremely sought after by birdwatchers on Negros.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Dasycrotapha speciosa |
| Species Codes | fltbab1, FTBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flame-templed Babbler belong to?
The Flame-templed Babbler (Dasycrotapha speciosa) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Flame-templed Babbler?
The flame-templed babbler is a species of bird of the family Zosteropidae, in the genus Dasycrotapha. It is one of the most remarkable and distinctive birds with its complex head markings with orange crown tufts, black ears and yellow beak and face. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is foun...
Where can I report a Flame-templed Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Flame-templed Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fltbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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