Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis (Rhabdornis inornatus)
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Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis

Rhabdornis inornatus Ogilvie-Grant, 1896

39 gWeight

The stripe-breasted rhabdornis (Rhabdornis inornatus), also known as the stripe-breasted creeper or plain-headed creeper, is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis has been recorded at 12 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Lake HolonPhilippines297 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines137 records
  3. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines108 records
More places
  1. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines75 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines41 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines8 records
  4. Eden Nature Park and Resort, Toril, Davao CityPhilippines5 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines5 records
  6. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines4 records
  7. Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines2 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 stripe-breasted rhabdornis (Rhabdornis inornatus), also known as the stripe-breasted creeper or plain-headed creeper, is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, Samar and Biliran. It is typically found in tropical montane and submontane forest but has been found as low as 230 masl in Leyte.

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Questions

How big is the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis?

The Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis weighs around 39 g.

Where does the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis live?

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

When is the best time to see the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis?

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

Is the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis as Least Concern.

What does the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis in?

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

At a glance

Weight
39 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
86 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

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

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Rhabdornis

Other birds in the genus Rhabdornis

Stripe-breasted Rhabdornis

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