Grand Rhabdornis (Rhabdornis grandis)
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Grand Rhabdornis

Rhabdornis grandis Salomonsen, 1953

46 gWeight

The grand rhabdornis (Rhabdornis grandis), also known as the long-billed rhabdornis or long-billed creeper, is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae.

Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grand Rhabdornis has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines23 records
  2. Mt. PolisPhilippines3 records
  3. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines2 records
More places
  1. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines1 record

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 grand rhabdornis (Rhabdornis grandis), also known as the long-billed rhabdornis or long-billed creeper, is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is endemic to Luzon Island in the Philippines.

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Questions

How big is the Grand Rhabdornis?

The Grand Rhabdornis weighs around 46 g.

Where does the Grand Rhabdornis live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Luzon (northern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

Is the Grand Rhabdornis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grand Rhabdornis as Least Concern.

What does the Grand Rhabdornis eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Grand Rhabdornis in?

It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
46 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
88 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane Luzon (northern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Rhabdornis

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Grand Rhabdornis

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