Mishmi Wren-babbler
A species of Spelaeornis Wren-babblers Scientific name : Spelaeornis badeigularis Genus : Spelaeornis Wren-babblers
Mishmi Wren-babbler, A species of Spelaeornis Wren-babblers
Botanical name: Spelaeornis badeigularis
Genus: Spelaeornis Wren-babblers
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Description
The rusty-throated wren-babbler (Spelaeornis badeigularis) is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is endemic to Northeast India. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species was first described based on a bird collected in 1947 but was not seen again until 2004, when a trip discovered it to be moderately common in a restricted area of Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh.
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Mishmi Wren-babbler predominantly consumes insects, foraging mainly within one meter of the ground. This bird exhibits a unique preference for ground-level feeding, showing specialized dietary habits and foraging behavior.
Habitat
The mishmi Wren-babbler resides in subtropical wet forests, often characterized by secondary broadleaf evergreen vegetation. It favors areas with dense, low undergrowth around 1-3 meters high and a typically fragmented tree canopy, indicating a preference for environments with substantial foliage cover and complexity.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Rofikul Islam
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world babblers Species
Mishmi Wren-babbler