Pygmy Wren-Babbler
Pnoepyga pusilla
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPnoepygidae (Cupwings)
- GenusPnoepyga (Cupwings)
- SpeciesPnoepyga pusilla (Pygmy Wren-Babbler)
About the Pygmy Wren-Babbler
The pygmy cupwing (Pnoepyga pusilla) or pygmy wren-babbler, is a species of bird in the Pnoepyga wren-babblers family, Pnoepygidae. It is found in southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to the Lesser Sunda Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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.
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Recent sightings of Pygmy Wren-Babbler in Manas 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 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 6 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 7 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 9 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 10 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 11 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 12 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pygmy Wren-Babbler in Manas National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pygmy Wren-Babbler sighting in Manas National Park, based on 52 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pygmy Wren-Babbler in Manas National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Pygmy Wren-Babbler in Manas National Park in our monthly data.