About the Ashy-headed Babbler
The ashy-headed babbler is a species of passerine bird in the ground babbler family Pellorneidae. The species is also known as the ashy-crowned babbler. The species is closely related to the short-tailed babbler. The two species are sometimes treated as the same species but differ in their calls. The species is monotypic, meaning it has no subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Pellorneum cinereiceps |
| Species Codes | ashbab1, AHBA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy-headed Babbler belong to?
The Ashy-headed Babbler (Pellorneum cinereiceps) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ashy-headed Babbler?
The Ashy-headed Babbler is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ashy-headed Babbler?
The ashy-headed babbler is a species of passerine bird in the ground babbler family Pellorneidae. The species is also known as the ashy-crowned babbler. The species is closely related to the short-tailed babbler. The two species are sometimes treated as the same species but differ in their calls. Th...
Where can I report a Ashy-headed Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy-headed Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ashbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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