Tree Babblers, Scimitar Babblers, and Allies
Tawny-breasted Wren-Babbler
Spelaeornis longicaudatus
NTNear Threatened Endemic to India
- Family
- Tree Babblers, Scimitar Babblers, and Allies (Timaliidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The tawny-breasted wren-babbler (Spelaeornis longicaudatus) is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
It is endemic to the Khasi Hills of Northeast India.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Oak-rhododendron forest of northeastern India (Assam and Manipur).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tawny-breasted 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.
