About the Short-tailed Babbler
The mourning babbler, previously the short-tailed babbler, is a species of bird in the ground babbler family Pellorneidae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula, Anambas Islands, Sumatra, Banyak Islands, Batu Islands, Riau Islands, Lingga Islands and the Natuna Islands. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the glissando babbler and the leaflitter babbler.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Pellorneum malaccense |
| Species Codes | shtbab1, MOBA, STBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Babbler belong to?
The Short-tailed Babbler (Pellorneum malaccense) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Short-tailed Babbler?
The Short-tailed Babbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Babbler?
The mourning babbler, previously the short-tailed babbler, is a species of bird in the ground babbler family Pellorneidae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula, Anambas Islands, Sumatra, Banyak Islands, Batu Islands, Riau Islands, Lingga Islands and the Natuna Islands. It was formerly considered to be...
Where can I report a Short-tailed Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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