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Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus melanurus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.6 cm
Weight
43.0 g
Family
Timaliidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus melanurus) is a bird species in the family Timaliidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.6 cm and a weight of 43 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.6 cm | 6.9 in |
| Weight | 43.0 g | 1.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Timaliidae |
| Genus | Pomatorhinus |
| Species | Pomatorhinus melanurus |
Distribution
Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler endangered?
The Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler?
The Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler has a wingspan of 17.6 cm, weight of 43.0 g.
What order and family does the Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler belong to?
The Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus melanurus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Timaliidae.
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Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler
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