Tarim Babbler
Rhopophilus albosuperciliaris
LCLeast Concern Endemic to China
- Family
- Parrotbills and Allies (Paradoxornithidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Tarim babbler (Rhopophilus albosuperciliaris), also known as the Tarim hill warbler, is a species of bird in the genus Rhopophilus. It is now thought to be a close relative of the parrotbills and is placed in the family Paradoxornithidae; previously, it was placed in the families Cisticolidae, Timaliidae or Sylviidae. It is endemic to China.
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Range and habitat
Northwestern China (Xinjiang) from Tarim Basin to Lop Nor.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tarim 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.
