About the Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler
The short-tailed scimitar babbler or Indochinese wren-babbler, is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Naung Mung scimitar babbler was formerly considered a distinct species, but is now considered conspecific.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Napothera danjoui |
| Species Codes | stsbab1, INWB, STSB, IWBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler belong to?
The Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler (Napothera danjoui) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler?
The Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler?
The short-tailed scimitar babbler or Indochinese wren-babbler, is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. T...
Where can I report a Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stsbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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