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Pale-throated Wren-Babbler
Spelaeornis kinneari
Pale-throated Wren-Babbler (Spelaeornis kinneari) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler (Spelaeornis kinneari) is a member of the Timaliidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 11.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Timaliidae Babblers, Scimitar Babblers
- Genus Spelaeornis
- Species kinneari
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Timaliidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler (Spelaeornis kinneari) is a member of the Timaliidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR n Vietnam.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.8 g, with a wing length of about 5 cm and a tail of around 3.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1,589 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler?
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler is a very small bird that weighs around 11.8 g.
Where does the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler live?
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR n Vietnam, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler belong to?
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler (Spelaeornis kinneari) belongs to the Timaliidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler eat?
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler migrate?
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler make?
1 real field recording of the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler's range?
The Pale-throated Wren-Babbler has a mapped global range of about 1,589 km².
Conservation
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