About the Spotted Elachura
The spotted elachura or spotted wren-babbler is a species of passerine bird found in the forests of the eastern Himalayas and Southeast Asia. In the past it was included in the babbler genus Spelaeornis as S. formosus, but molecular phylogenetic studies in 2014 provided evidence that it was distinct from the babblers, having no other close living relatives within the passerine bird clade Passerida. This led to the creation of a new family, Elachuridae, to accommodate just one species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Spotted Elachura (Elachuridae) |
| Species | Elachura formosa |
| Species Codes | spwbab1, SPEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Elachura belong to?
The Spotted Elachura (Elachura formosa) belongs to the Spotted Elachura family (Elachuridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Elachura?
The spotted elachura or spotted wren-babbler is a species of passerine bird found in the forests of the eastern Himalayas and Southeast Asia. In the past it was included in the babbler genus Spelaeornis as S. formosus, but molecular phylogenetic studies in 2014 provided evidence that it was distinct...
Where can I report a Spotted Elachura sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Elachura on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spwbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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