Naga Wren-Babbler

Spelaeornis chocolatinus

Tree Babblers, Scimitar Babblers, and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Naga Wren-Babbler (Spelaeornis chocolatinus) is a legendary tree babblers, scimitar babblers, and alli found only in India, weighing about 12 g. The Naga wren-babbler or long-tailed wren-babbler is a bird species in the family Timaliidae.

VulnerableLegendaryEndemicEats invertebratesforestcup nest12 g

About the Naga Wren-Babbler

The Naga wren-babbler or long-tailed wren-babbler is a bird species in the family Timaliidae. In India it is found in Nagaland and Manipur.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Naga Wren-Babbler look like?
The Naga wren-babbler or long-tailed wren-babbler is a bird species in the family Timaliidae.
How big is a Naga Wren-Babbler?
The Naga Wren-Babbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
Where can you see a Naga Wren-Babbler?
The Naga Wren-Babbler is endemic to India, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Naga Wren-Babbler?
The Naga Wren-Babbler is most easily confused with the Tawny-breasted Wren-Babbler, the Pale-throated Wren-Babbler and the Chin Hills Wren-Babbler.
Is the Naga Wren-Babbler endangered?
The Naga Wren-Babbler is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

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