About the Rufous Limestone Babbler
The rufous limestone babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the limestone hills of central Thailand. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the variable limestone babbler but a 2020 study recovered it as a distinct species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Gypsophila calcicola |
| Species Codes | limwrb2, RULB, RLBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Limestone Babbler belong to?
The Rufous Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila calcicola) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Limestone Babbler?
The rufous limestone babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the limestone hills of central Thailand. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the variable limestone babbler but a 2020 study recovered it as a distinct species....
Where can I report a Rufous Limestone Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Limestone Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code limwrb2, or on iNaturalist.
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