About the Horsfield's Babbler
The Horsfield's Babbler (Malacocincla sepiaria) is a species of bird in the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code horbab2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Malacocincla sepiaria |
| Species Codes | horbab2, HOBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horsfield's Babbler belong to?
The Horsfield's Babbler (Malacocincla sepiaria) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Horsfield's Babbler?
The Horsfield's Babbler is a member of the Ground Babblers and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Horsfield's Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Horsfield's Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code horbab2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ground Babblers and Allies 65 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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