Tree Babblers, Scimitar Babblers, and Allies
Rufous-throated Wren-Babbler
Spelaeornis caudatus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tree Babblers, Scimitar Babblers, and Allies (Timaliidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The rufous-throated wren-babbler (Spelaeornis caudatus) is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Bhutan, India, and Nepal.
Its natural habitat is the Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of eastern Nepal to Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Bhutan.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-throated wren-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.
