Black-headed Shrike-Babbler
Pteruthius rufiventer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyVireonidae (Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis)
- GenusPteruthius (Shrike-Babblers)
- SpeciesPteruthius rufiventer (Black-headed Shrike-Babbler)
About the Black-headed Shrike-Babbler
The black-headed shrike-babbler (Pteruthius rufiventer) is a bird species traditionally placed with the Old World babblers in the family Timaliidae. However, it might be one of the few Eurasian vireos (Vireonidae). It is found in an area that ranges from eastern Nepal to northwestern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-headed Shrike-Babbler in Khangchendzonga National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-headed Shrike-Babbler in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black-headed Shrike-Babbler sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-headed Shrike-Babbler in Khangchendzonga National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Black-headed Shrike-Babbler in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.