About the Chin Hills Wren-Babbler
The Chin Hills wren-babbler is a bird species in the family Timaliidae. It was until recently considered a subspecies of the long-tailed wren-babbler; the IUCN for example started recognizing it as distinct species in 2008.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies (Timaliidae) |
| Species | Spelaeornis oatesi |
| Species Codes | chhwrb1, CHWB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chin Hills Wren-Babbler belong to?
The Chin Hills Wren-Babbler (Spelaeornis oatesi) belongs to the Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies family (Timaliidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chin Hills Wren-Babbler?
The Chin Hills wren-babbler is a bird species in the family Timaliidae. It was until recently considered a subspecies of the long-tailed wren-babbler; the IUCN for example started recognizing it as distinct species in 2008....
Where can I report a Chin Hills Wren-Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Chin Hills Wren-Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chhwrb1, or on iNaturalist.
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