Striped Wren-babbler
A species of Striped Wren-babbler Scientific name : Kenopia striata Genus : Striped Wren-babbler
Striped Wren-babbler, A species of Striped Wren-babbler
Botanical name: Kenopia striata
Genus: Striped Wren-babbler
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Description
The striped wren-babbler (Kenopia striata) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is monotypic within the genus Kenopia. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Striped Wren-babbler primarily consumes small thin insects, gleaned from terrestrial substrates near the ground, leaf litter, or logs. Occasionally forages on foliage and feeds alone or in small groups, displaying terrestrial foraging behaviors unique to its species.
Habitat
The striped Wren-babbler typically inhabits broadleaf evergreen forests, including areas of lightly logged forest and upland heath forests. These birds show a preference for swampy regions, although further evidence is needed to confirm this tendency. They are commonly found across Southeast Asia.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Jungle babblers Genus
Striped Wren-babbler Species
Striped Wren-babbler