Spiny Babbler (Acanthoptila nipalensis)

Family
Leiotrichidae (Laughingthrushes And Allies)

Size
25 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Hodgson, 1836)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical moist shrubland. From 915 - 2,135 m.

Range (Guide)

India, Nepal.

Nepal.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (13)...)

Spiny Babbler (Turdoides) [XC361950]
by Mike Dooher from Shanti Stupa, Pokhara, Nepal (song)

Spiny Babbler (Turdoides nipalensis) [XC582569]
by id from Kathmandu, Shivapuri Reserve, Nepal (song)

Subspecies
Formerly placed in a monotypic genus, Acanthoptila, owing to the spiny shafts of its breast feathers and perhaps in consideration of its distinctive voice.

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Spiny Babbler (Acanthoptila nipalensis) - 10 files

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