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| − | ''Spelaeornis'' is a genus in the Family [[:Category:Timaliidae|Timaliidae]]. | + | ''Spelaeornis'' is a genus in the Family [[:Category:Timaliidae|Timaliidae]].<br /> |
| + | [[Spotted Elachura]] was formerly included in this genus. | ||
{{Nav-Spelaeornis}} | {{Nav-Spelaeornis}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:39, 5 September 2014
Genus: Spelaeornis
Description
This genus contains nine Wren Babblers from SE-Asia. These are tiny members of the Babbler family with:
- Rounded tail with only ten feathers
- Soft full plumage
- Narrow short bill with a downward-sloping culmen
- Rather long delicate toes
- Loud mechanical song
Taxonomy
Spelaeornis is a genus in the Family Timaliidae.
Spotted Elachura was formerly included in this genus.
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| S. caudatus | Rufous-throated Wren-Babbler | ||
| S. badeigularis | Mishmi Wren-Babbler | ||
| S. troglodytoides | Bar-winged Wren-Babbler | ||
| S. chocolatinus | Naga Wren-Babbler | ||
| S. oatesi | Chin Hills Wren-Babbler | ||
| S. reptatus | Grey-bellied Wren-Babbler | ||
| S. kinneari | Pale-throated Wren-Babbler | ||
| S. longicaudatus | Tawny-breasted Wren-Babbler | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
Pages in category ‘Spelaeornis’
The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
