Rail-babbler

Rail-babbler 👁 305 views Updated 2026-11-01

Rail-babbler (<em>Eupetes macrocerus</em>) is a species of Rail-babbler (<em>Eupetidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Rail-babbler (Eupetes macrocerus) is a species of Rail-babbler (Eupetidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Eupetes; binomial: Eupetes macrocerus; authority: Temminck, 1831.

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 Eupetes macrocerus to Rail-babbler, as it is the only species in its family and the simpler name conforms to other leading works.

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