Grey-bellied Wren-Babbler
Spelaeornis reptatus
灰腹鹩鹛
Introduction
Spelaeornis reptatus is a bird species in the family Timaliidae. It was until recently considered a subspecies of the long-tailed wren-babbler and was recognized as a distinct species by the IUCN in 2008. It occurs in China (Yunnan), India (Arunachal Pradesh), Myanmar, and Thailand, where it inhabits subtropical moist montane forest. It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Distribution & Habitat
This species occurs in four countries across southeastern Asia: China (Yunnan province), India (Arunachal Pradesh state), Myanmar, and Thailand. It is restricted to subtropical moist montane forest habitats.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN in 2016. The species has a wide range across multiple countries and currently shows no significant population declines that would warrant a threatened category.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Timaliidae
- Genus
- Spelaeornis
- eBird Code
- gybwrb1
Distribution
northeastern Myanmar to southern China (southwestern Yunnan)
Data Sources
CBR Notes: 中文名由长尾鹩鹛改为灰腹鹩鹛
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.