Black-crowned Scimitar Babbler

Pomatorhinus ferruginosus

红嘴钩嘴鹛

IUCN: Least Concern Found in China

Introduction

A species of bird in the family Timaliidae. Found in Bhutan, India, Nepal, and China. Inhabits subtropical moist montane forest. Measures 24 cm in length with a body mass of 40-48g.

Description

A small babbler species measuring approximately 24 cm in length with a body mass of 40-48g. No plumage coloration or distinguishing physical features are described in available sources.

Distribution & Habitat

Occurs in Bhutan, India, Nepal, and China, where it occupies subtropical moist montane forest habitats.

Behavior & Ecology

No detailed information available on diet, breeding behavior, social structure, or vocalizations.

Conservation

No conservation assessment or population information available.

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Taxonomy

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Timaliidae
Genus
Pomatorhinus
eBird Code
cobscb1

Distribution

Himalayas (eastern Nepal to eastern Assam north of the Brahmaputra)

Data Sources

CBR Notes: 将红嘴钩嘴鹛的ferruginosus亚种提升为独立种Pomatorhinus ferruginosus(Rasmussen & Anderton 2012; del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife),中文名为黑冠钩嘴鹛,英文名为Black-crowned Scimitar Babbler

Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.