Tibetan Babax
Pterorhinus koslowi
Tibetan Babax (Pterorhinus koslowi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Tibetan Babax (Pterorhinus koslowi) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 112 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Leiothrichidae Laughingthrushes & Allies
- Genus Pterorhinus
- Species koslowi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 112 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tibetan Babax is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Tibetan Babax is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tibetan Babax (Pterorhinus koslowi) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL Tibet.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 112 g, with a wing length of about 12.6 cm and a tail of around 14.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tibetan Babax?
The Tibetan Babax is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 112 g.
Where does the Tibetan Babax live?
The Tibetan Babax is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL Tibet, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Tibetan Babax belong to?
The Tibetan Babax (Pterorhinus koslowi) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Tibetan Babax eat?
The Tibetan Babax is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Tibetan Babax migrate?
The Tibetan Babax is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tibetan Babax endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Tibetan Babax make?
1 real field recording of the Tibetan Babax — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Leiothrichidae
Critically Endangered
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
More in Songbirds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Guides for this bird
Best Bird Feeders for Garden Songbirds
How to choose a bird feeder for garden songbirds — the feeder styles compared, the seed they prefer, where to hang it, and how to keep birds safe. A decision framework grounded in real data, with no mystery picks.