Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler vs Bar-winged Wren-babbler
Pomatorhinus melanurus compared with Spelaeornis troglodytoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler | Bar-winged Wren-babbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pomatorhinus melanurus | Spelaeornis troglodytoides |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Timaliidae | Timaliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) | 7.0 g (0.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler
Least Concern
Bar-winged Wren-babbler
About These Birds
Bar-winged Wren-babbler
The Bar-winged Wren-babbler is a small secretive babbler of the family Timaliidae found in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets in the mountains of southwestern China and adjacent Southeast Asia. Weighing about 7g with a wingspan of 9.8cm, it has distinctive barred wings and skulking habits. It creeps mouse-like through low vegetation, feeding on insects and other invertebrates.