About the Rufous-crowned Babbler
The rufous-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Malacopteron magnum |
| Species Codes | rucbab2, RCBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-crowned Babbler belong to?
The Rufous-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron magnum) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous-crowned Babbler?
The Rufous-crowned Babbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous-crowned Babbler?
The rufous-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Rufous-crowned Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-crowned Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucbab2, or on iNaturalist.
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