About the Palawan Babbler
The melodious babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and found only on Palawan and Balabac.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Malacopteron palawanense |
| Species Codes | palbab1, PABA, MEBA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palawan Babbler belong to?
The Palawan Babbler (Malacopteron palawanense) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Palawan Babbler?
The Palawan Babbler is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Palawan Babbler?
The melodious babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and found only on Palawan and Balabac....
Where can I report a Palawan Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
19
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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