Immaculate Wren-Babbler
Pnoepyga immaculata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPnoepygidae (Cupwings)
- GenusPnoepyga (Cupwings)
- SpeciesPnoepyga immaculata (Immaculate Wren-Babbler)
About the Immaculate Wren-Babbler
The Nepal cupwing (Pnoepyga immaculata), also known as the Nepal wren-babbler or immaculate cupwing, is a small species of passerine bird in the family Pnoepygidae. It is native to Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Tibet, and Nepal. It is found in dense montane forest in the Himalayas.
The Nepal cupwing is in the genus Pnyoepyga. Its closest relatives are the scaly-breasted cupwing, Taiwan cupwing, and pygmy cupwing. It was first described by Jochen Martens and Siegfried Eck in 1991, having been identified as a separate species based on differences in voice. Genetic phylogeny suggests that it forms a clade with the pygmy cupwing. No subspecies have been described. It was formerly classified, with the other cuplings, as an Old World babbler in the family Timaliidae until 2009, when the monotypic family Pneopygidae was created for the cupwings, reflecting recent developments in molecular phylogeny.
The name "Nepal cupwing" is used by the International Ornithologist's Union and by the Handbook of the Birds of the World, while "immaculate cupwing" is used in American English and in Indian English, including The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. The name... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Immaculate Wren-Babbler in Langtang 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 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Immaculate Wren-Babbler in Langtang National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Immaculate Wren-Babbler sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Immaculate Wren-Babbler in Langtang National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Immaculate Wren-Babbler in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.