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Blackish-breasted Babbler
Stachyris humei
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
14.6 cm
Weight
35.1 g
Family
Timaliidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Blackish-breasted Babbler is a near-threatened, compact babbler with dark brown upperparts, a blackish-streaked breast, and a rich rusty-buff belly. It inhabits bamboo thickets and dense undergrowth in the hill forests of northeastern India and adjacent Myanmar at elevations between 300 and 1,500 meters. It is poorly known but feeds on insects and seeds in dense vegetation close to the ground.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 35.1 g | 1.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Timaliidae |
| Genus | Stachyris |
| Species | Stachyris humei |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blackish-breasted Babbler endangered?
The Blackish-breasted Babbler has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Blackish-breasted Babbler?
The Blackish-breasted Babbler has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 35.1 g.
What order and family does the Blackish-breasted Babbler belong to?
The Blackish-breasted Babbler (Stachyris humei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Timaliidae.
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