Bar-winged Wren-Babbler
Spelaeornis troglodytoides
The Bar-winged Wren-Babbler (Spelaeornis troglodytoides) is a rare tree babblers, scimitar babblers, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 7 g. The bar-winged wren-babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.




About the Bar-winged Wren-Babbler
The bar-winged wren-babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Bar-winged Wren-Babbler look like?
- The bar-winged wren-babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
- How big is a Bar-winged Wren-Babbler?
- The Bar-winged Wren-Babbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Bar-winged Wren-Babbler?
- The Bar-winged Wren-Babbler occurs in 4 countries, including India, Bhutan, China and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Bar-winged Wren-Babbler?
- The Bar-winged Wren-Babbler is most easily confused with the Mishmi Wren-Babbler, the Chin Hills Wren-Babbler and the Naga Wren-Babbler.
- Is the Bar-winged Wren-Babbler endangered?
- The Bar-winged Wren-Babbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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