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Rufous-tailed Babbler

Moupinia poecilotis

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesGrasslandCup nestSmall · 19 g
Rufous-tailed Babbler (Moupinia poecilotis), photo 1
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Rufous-tailed Babbler (Moupinia poecilotis), photo 2
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About the Rufous-tailed Babbler

The rufous-tailed babbler is a bird species in the family Paradoxornithidae. As with many other species known as "babblers", it was formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is endemic to central China.

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Where it lives

Regular range
China

When to see it

Peak activity in June · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Indochinese Fulvetta (Fulvetta danisi) Indochinese FulvettaFulvetta danisiThe Indochinese fulvetta is a bird species in the family Paradoxornithidae. Chinese Fulvetta (Fulvetta striaticollis) Chinese FulvettaFulvetta striaticollisThe Chinese fulvetta is a bird species in the family Paradoxornithidae. Fulvous Parrotbill (Suthora fulvifrons) Fulvous ParrotbillSuthora fulvifronsThe species is small, 12 to 12.5 cm (4.7–4.9 in) in length.

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