About the Rufous-capped Babbler
The rufous-capped babbler is a babbler species in the family Timaliidae. It occurs from the Eastern Himalayas to northern Thailand, Laos, eastern China to Vietnam and Taiwan. It inhabits temperate forest with dense bushes or bamboo and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies (Timaliidae) |
| Species | Cyanoderma ruficeps |
| Species Codes | rucbab1, RCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-capped Babbler belong to?
The Rufous-capped Babbler (Cyanoderma ruficeps) belongs to the Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies family (Timaliidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-capped Babbler?
The rufous-capped babbler is a babbler species in the family Timaliidae. It occurs from the Eastern Himalayas to northern Thailand, Laos, eastern China to Vietnam and Taiwan. It inhabits temperate forest with dense bushes or bamboo and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List....
Where can I report a Rufous-capped Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-capped Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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