Striated Wren-Babbler (Ptilocichla mindanensis)
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Striated Wren-Babbler

Ptilocichla mindanensis (Blasius, W, 1890)

29 gWeight

The striated wren-babbler (Ptilocichla mindanensis) is a species of passerine bird in the Pellorneidae family.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Striated Wren-Babbler has been recorded at 16 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines289 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines112 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines104 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines79 records
  2. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines49 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines34 records
  4. Lake HolonPhilippines34 records
  5. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines18 records
  6. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines10 records
  7. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines6 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 striated wren-babbler (Ptilocichla mindanensis) is a species of passerine bird in the Pellorneidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte, Basilan, Dinagat Islands and Mindanao. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest and the lower reaches of tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the Striated Wren-Babbler?

The Striated Wren-Babbler weighs around 29 g.

Where does the Striated Wren-Babbler live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: East Visayas and Mindanao group (east-central, southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

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

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

Is the Striated Wren-Babbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Striated Wren-Babbler as Least Concern.

What does the Striated Wren-Babbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Striated Wren-Babbler in?

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

At a glance

Weight
29 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
42 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

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

Range

Oriental: East Visayas and Mindanao group (east-central, southern 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

Bornean Wren-BabblerBornean Wren-BabblerPtilocichla leucogrammicaFalcated Wren-BabblerFalcated Wren-BabblerPtilocichla falcataIndian 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
Striated Wren-Babbler

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