Taiwan Wren-Babbler
Pnoepyga formosana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPnoepygidae (Cupwings)
- GenusPnoepyga (Cupwings)
- SpeciesPnoepyga formosana (Taiwan Wren-Babbler)
About the Taiwan Wren-Babbler
The Taiwan cupwing (Pnoepyga formosana), also known as Taiwan wren-babbler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Pnoepygidae. The species is endemic to the island of Taiwan. It was treated for a long time as a subspecies of the scaly-breasted cupwing.
The bird is 8 to 9 cm long. The bird seems to be tailless, is olive-brown from above and the plumage has the pattern of fish scales on the chest. The Taiwan wren-babbler is very similar to the scaly-breasted cupwing, with pale-colored scales on an almost black surface. The wings and legs are shorter and the bird is more reddish-brown in color.
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 Taiwan Wren-Babbler in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taiwan Wren-Babbler in Taroko National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Taiwan Wren-Babbler sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 420 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taiwan Wren-Babbler in Taroko National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Taiwan Wren-Babbler in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.