Falcated Wren-Babbler (Ptilocichla falcata)
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Falcated Wren-Babbler

Ptilocichla falcata Sharpe, 1877

40 gWeight

The falcated wren-babbler (Ptilocichla falcata) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Falcated Wren-Babbler has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Napsan, Puerto Princesa CityPhilippines117 records
  2. Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm – Balsahan River Trail, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines34 records
  3. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National ParkPhilippines34 records
More places
  1. Iwahig Prison & Penal FarmPhilippines23 records
  2. Sabang, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines22 records
  3. Sabang – Cockatoo Viewpoint, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines19 records
  4. Zigzag Road, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines19 records
  5. Irawan Eco Park, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines7 records
  6. Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm – Ricefields, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The falcated wren-babbler (Ptilocichla falcata) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to Palawan. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.

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Questions

How big is the Falcated Wren-Babbler?

The Falcated Wren-Babbler weighs around 40 g.

Where does the Falcated Wren-Babbler live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Palawan (southwestern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Falcated Wren-Babbler?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Falcated Wren-Babbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Falcated Wren-Babbler as Vulnerable.

What does the Falcated Wren-Babbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Falcated Wren-Babbler in?

It belongs to the family Ground Babblers (Pellorneidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
40 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
83 mm
Tail
65 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
31 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Palawan (southwestern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ground Babblers Pellorneidae
Genus
Ptilocichla

Other birds in the genus Ptilocichla

Striated Wren-BabblerStriated Wren-BabblerPtilocichla mindanensisBornean Wren-BabblerBornean Wren-BabblerPtilocichla leucogrammicaIndian GrassbirdIndian GrassbirdGraminicola bengalensisChinese GrassbirdChinese GrassbirdGraminicola striatusLarge Wren-BabblerLarge Wren-BabblerTurdinus macrodactylusMarbled Wren-BabblerMarbled Wren-BabblerTurdinus marmoratusBlack-throated Wren-BabblerBlack-throated Wren-BabblerTurdinus atrigularisSooty-capped BabblerSooty-capped BabblerMalacopteron affineGrey-breasted BabblerGrey-breasted BabblerMalacopteron albogulareScaly-crowned BabblerScaly-crowned BabblerMalacopteron cinereum
Falcated Wren-Babbler

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