About the White-chested Babbler
The Malayan swamp babbler, previously named the white-chested babbler, is a species of bird in the ground babbler family, Pellorneidae, that is found in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, the Riau Islands, the Lingga Islands and the island of Belitung. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Bornean swamp babbler.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Pellorneum rostratum |
| Species Codes | whcbab1, MSBA, WCBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-chested Babbler belong to?
The White-chested Babbler (Pellorneum rostratum) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-chested Babbler?
The White-chested Babbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-chested Babbler?
The Malayan swamp babbler, previously named the white-chested babbler, is a species of bird in the ground babbler family, Pellorneidae, that is found in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, the Riau Islands, the Lingga Islands and the island of Belitung. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with th...
Where can I report a White-chested Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of White-chested Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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