Nepal Cupwing
Pnoepyga immaculata
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Cupwings (Pnoepygidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Nepal cupwing (Pnoepyga immaculata), also known as the Nepal wren-babbler or immaculate cupwing, is a small species of passerine bird in the family Pnoepygidae. It is native to Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Tibet, and Nepal. It is found in dense montane forest in the Himalayas.
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Range and habitat
Himalayas of Nepal; winters to terai lowlands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Nepal cupwing
- 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.
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