Pale-throated Wren-Babbler
Spelaeornis kinneari
淡喉鹩鹛
Introduction
Bird species in the family Timaliidae. Formerly considered a subspecies of the long-tailed wren-babbler, recognized as a distinct species by the IUCN in 2008. Endemic to southwestern China and Vietnam. Inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. One of the more common and widespread taxa within the long-tailed wren-babbler species complex. Classified as Vulnerable due to declining population and reduced habitat.
Distribution & Habitat
Found exclusively in southwestern China and Vietnam. Inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Conservation
IUCN Vulnerable assessment (2018). Population declining due to reduced habitat availability. Habitat loss from deforestation and forest degradation poses the primary threat to this species.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Timaliidae
- Genus
- Spelaeornis
- eBird Code
- patwrb1
Distribution
northern Vietnam (northwestern Tonkin)
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.