Sumatran Wren-Babbler (Napothera albostriata)
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Sumatran Wren-Babbler

Napothera albostriata (Salvadori, 1879)

19 gWeight

The Sumatran wren-babbler (Napothera albostriata) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July · Most records: Indonesia

Sumatran Wren-Babbler has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Southern slopes of Gng. Kerinci, Jambi, SumatraIndonesia103 records
  2. Gunung KerinciIndonesia60 records
  3. Upper Tapan Road, Jambi Prov., SumatraIndonesia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 Sumatran wren-babbler (Napothera albostriata) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to western Sumatra. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the Sumatran Wren-Babbler?

The Sumatran Wren-Babbler weighs around 19 g.

Where does the Sumatran Wren-Babbler live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Sumatra. It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

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

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Sumatran Wren-Babbler endangered?

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

What does the Sumatran Wren-Babbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sumatran Wren-Babbler in?

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

At a glance

Weight
19 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
43 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane Sumatra

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ground Babblers Pellorneidae
Genus
Napothera

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Sumatran Wren-Babbler

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