White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies
Flame-templed Babbler
Dasycrotapha speciosa
ENEndangered Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The flame-templed babbler (Dasycrotapha speciosa) is a species of bird of the family Zosteropidae, in the genus Dasycrotapha. It is one of the most remarkable and distinctive birds with its complex head markings with orange crown tufts, black ears and yellow beak and face. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Panay and Negros. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.
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Range and habitat
Negros and Panay, central Philippines; population on Panay may be an undescribed subspecies.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Flame-templed 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.
