About the Rusty-crowned Babbler
The rusty-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is native to the southern Philippines on the islands of Mindanao and Dinagat Islands and Basilan. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Sterrhoptilus capitalis |
| Species Codes | rucbab3, RCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-crowned Babbler belong to?
The Rusty-crowned Babbler (Sterrhoptilus capitalis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty-crowned Babbler?
The rusty-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is native to the southern Philippines on the islands of Mindanao and Dinagat Islands and Basilan. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest....
Where can I report a Rusty-crowned Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-crowned Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucbab3, or on iNaturalist.
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