About the Marsh Babbler
The marsh babbler is a member of the family Pellorneidae. The marsh babbler is endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplain, its associated tributaries and adjacent hill ranges in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya in India and eastern Bangladesh.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Pellorneum palustre |
| Species Codes | marbab2, MABA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marsh Babbler belong to?
The Marsh Babbler (Pellorneum palustre) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Marsh Babbler?
The Marsh Babbler is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Marsh Babbler?
The marsh babbler is a member of the family Pellorneidae. The marsh babbler is endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplain, its associated tributaries and adjacent hill ranges in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya in India and eastern Bangladesh....
Where can I report a Marsh Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Marsh Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marbab2, or on iNaturalist.
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