Scaly-breasted Cupwing
Pnoepyga albiventer
鳞胸鹪鹛
Introduction
Species of bird in the Pnoepygidae family. Found in southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to Indochina. Inhabits subtropical moist montane forest, typically near water sources. Very small babbler with almost no tail. Undertakes altitudinal migration, moving to lower elevations during winter.
Description
A very small babbler with an almost non-existent tail, measuring approximately 9 cm in length and weighing between 19 and 23 g. The upperparts display olive-colored plumage, while the underparts show light scalloping on the chest.
Distribution & Habitat
Range extends across southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to Indochina. Inhabits subtropical moist montane forest environments, typically found near water sources. The species practices altitudinal migration, moving to lower elevations closer to sea level during winter months.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pnoepygidae
- Genus
- Pnoepyga
- eBird Code
- scbcup3
Subspecies (3)
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Pnoepyga albiventer albiventer
Himalayas of Nepal to Assam, northern Myanmar, southwestern China, and northern Vietnam
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Pnoepyga albiventer mutica
south-central China
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Pnoepyga albiventer pallidior
Himalayas (eastern Punjab to western Nepal)
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.