Black-crowned Scimitar Babbler
Pomatorhinus ferruginosus
红嘴钩嘴鹛
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.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.