About the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis
The stripe-breasted rhabdornis, also known as the stripe-breasted creeper or plain-headed creeper, is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, Samar and Biliran. It is typically found in tropical montane and submontane forest but has been found as low as 230 masl in Leyte. It is part of a species complex that includes the Visayan rhabdornis and the Grand rhabdornis which were formerly subspecies of this bird.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Rhabdornis inornatus |
| Species Codes | stbrha1, SBRH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis belong to?
The Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis (Rhabdornis inornatus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis?
The stripe-breasted rhabdornis, also known as the stripe-breasted creeper or plain-headed creeper, is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, Samar and Biliran. It is typically found in tropical montane...
Where can I report a Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis sighting?
You can log sightings of Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stbrha1, or on iNaturalist.
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