Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler vs Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler
Erythrogenys erythrocnemis compared with Pomatorhinus melanurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler | Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythrogenys erythrocnemis | Pomatorhinus melanurus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Timaliidae | Timaliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 65.0 g (2.29 oz) | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler only
Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler
Least Concern
Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler
About These Birds
Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler
The Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler is a medium-sized babbler with rusty-red flanks, white underparts, a long decurved bill, and a distinctive dark necklace across the upper breast. It inhabits dense montane forests and bamboo thickets of Taiwan at elevations between 1,000 and 2,500 meters. It forages in dense undergrowth, probing leaf litter and bark with its curved bill for insects and invertebrates.