Variable Limestone Babbler
Gypsophila crispifrons
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The variable limestone babbler (Gypsophila crispifrons) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
It is found in the limestone hills of northern and eastern Thailand northwest to southern Myanmar. Two other Gypsophila species, the Annam limestone babbler (G. annamensis) and the rufous limestone babbler (G. calcicola) were previously considered subspecies of G. crispifrons, but a 2020 study found them to be distinct species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Limestone hills of northern Thailand to southern Myanmar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Variable limestone 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.
