Genus Pomatorhinus Rank Species Higher classification Pomatorhinus | Family Timaliidae Scientific name Pomatorhinus erythrogenys Phylum Chordata Order Passerine | |
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Similar Pomatorhinus, Streak‑breasted scimitar babbler, Black‑necklaced scimitar babbler, White‑browed scimitar babbler, Indian scimitar babbler | ||
Rusty cheeked scimitar babbler call
The rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus erythrogenys) is a species of bird in the Timaliidae family native to South-East Asia.
Contents
- Rusty cheeked scimitar babbler call
- Rusty cheeked scimitar babbler thailand
- Subspecies
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Ecology
- References
Rusty cheeked scimitar babbler thailand
Subspecies
Pomatorhinus erythrogenys has a number of recognized subspecies:
Description
The species is olive-brown above with rusty coluring on the sides of the face, head, thighs, and flanks. The belly is mostly white. Sexes are alike. The beak is long and decurved in a scimitar shape.
Distribution and habitat
The rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler occurs in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand. It inhabits habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests at elevations up to 2600 m.
Ecology
The bird feeds mostly on the forest floor and in low canopy, forming small groups. Food items include insects, grubs and seeds. Calls consist of a mellow, fluty whistle, a two-noted "CUE..PE...CUE..pe" call followed by single note replay by mate, guttural alarm calls and a liquid contact note. The species is generally quite noisy.