Jerdon’s Babbler
Chrysomma altirostre
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Parrotbills and Allies (Paradoxornithidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Jerdon's babbler (Chrysomma altirostre) is a passerine bird native to wetlands and grasslands of the Indian sub-continent. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1994. It is a member of the genus Chrysomma of the family Paradoxornithidae.
The common name commemorates the surgeon-naturalist Thomas C. Jerdon.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Jerdon's babbler
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
