Sunda Scimitar Babbler

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pomatorhinus; binomial: Pomatorhinus bornensis; authority: Cabanis, 1851.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Sunda Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus bornensis is split from P. montanus based on substantial vocal differences and fairly distinct plumages (Eaton et al. 2016, 2021).

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