Javan Scimitar Babbler

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Javan Scimitar Babbler (<em>Pomatorhinus montanus</em>) is a species of Babblers, Scimitar Babblers (<em>Timaliidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Javan Scimitar Babbler (Pomatorhinus montanus) is a species of Babblers, Scimitar Babblers (Timaliidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pomatorhinus; binomial: Pomatorhinus montanus; authority: Horsfield, 1821.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Pomatorhinus montanus from Chestnut-backed Scimitar Babbler to Javan Scimitar Babbler with split of P. bornensis (Eaton et al. 2016, 2021).

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