Chinese Babax
Pterorhinus lanceolatus
Chinese Babax (Pterorhinus lanceolatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Chinese Babax (Pterorhinus lanceolatus) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 80.5 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 lanceolatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 80.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chinese Babax is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Chinese Babax is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chinese Babax (Pterorhinus lanceolatus) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Himalayas to se China.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 80.5 g, with a wing length of about 9.5 cm and a tail of around 12.2 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 Chinese Babax?
The Chinese Babax is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 80.5 g.
Where does the Chinese Babax live?
The Chinese Babax is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Himalayas to se China, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Chinese Babax belong to?
The Chinese Babax (Pterorhinus lanceolatus) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Chinese Babax eat?
The Chinese Babax is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Chinese Babax migrate?
The Chinese Babax is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chinese 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 Chinese Babax make?
1 real field recording of the Chinese Babax — including its alarm call — 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.
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