Black-throated Wren-Babbler
Napothera atrigularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPellorneidae (Ground Babblers and Allies)
- GenusNapothera (Napothera Wren-Babblers)
- SpeciesNapothera atrigularis (Black-throated Wren-Babbler)
About the Black-throated Wren-Babbler
The black-throated wren-babbler (Turdinus atrigularis) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo (mainly southern Brunei and East Malaysia). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It resides primarily in the understory. It is threatened by habitat loss.
It is insectivorous. 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 Black-throated Wren-Babbler in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-throated Wren-Babbler in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-throated Wren-Babbler sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-throated Wren-Babbler in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
December has the highest sighting rate for Black-throated Wren-Babbler in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.