Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler
Pomatorhinus ruficollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTimaliidae (Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies)
- GenusPomatorhinus (Eyebrowed Scimitar-Babblers)
- SpeciesPomatorhinus ruficollis (Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler)
About the Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler
The streak-breasted scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis) is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The former Taiwan subspecies musicus is usually now considered a distinct species as the Taiwan scimitar babbler.
It forms mixed flocks with other species. Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Streak-breasted Scimitar-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 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 4 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler in Khangchendzonga National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler in Khangchendzonga National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.