About the Palawan Babbler
The melodious babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and found only on Palawan and Balabac.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Malacopteron palawanense |
| Species Codes | palbab1, PABA, MEBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palawan Babbler belong to?
The Palawan Babbler (Malacopteron palawanense) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Palawan Babbler?
The melodious babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and found only on Palawan and Balabac....
Where can I report a Palawan Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
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