About the Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler
The Mindanao pygmy babbler is a bird species endemic to the Philippines. It had been placed in the family Timaliidae, but it is a close relative of the white-eyes, however, and many taxonomists now place it in the family Zosteropidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Dasycrotapha plateni |
| Species Codes | pygbab1, MPBA, MIPB |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler belong to?
The Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler (Dasycrotapha plateni) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler?
The Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler?
The Mindanao pygmy babbler is a bird species endemic to the Philippines. It had been placed in the family Timaliidae, but it is a close relative of the white-eyes, however, and many taxonomists now place it in the family Zosteropidae....
Where can I report a Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pygbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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