About the Taiwan Scimitar-Babbler
The Taiwan scimitar babbler is a bird in the family Timaliidae, the Old World babblers. It is endemic to Taiwan. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1859. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the streak-breasted scimitar babbler. Its population is declining, but not rapidly enough for it to be considered vulnerable.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies (Timaliidae) |
| Species | Pomatorhinus musicus |
| Species Codes | taiscb1, TSBA, TASB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taiwan Scimitar-Babbler belong to?
The Taiwan Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus musicus) belongs to the Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies family (Timaliidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Taiwan Scimitar-Babbler?
The Taiwan scimitar babbler is a bird in the family Timaliidae, the Old World babblers. It is endemic to Taiwan. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1859. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the streak-breasted scimitar babbler. Its population is declining, but not rapidly en...
Where can I report a Taiwan Scimitar-Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Taiwan Scimitar-Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code taiscb1, or on iNaturalist.
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