Leaflitter Babbler
Leaflitter Babbler (<em>Pellorneum poliogene</em>) is a species of Ground Babblers (<em>Pellorneidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Leaflitter Babbler (Pellorneum poliogene) is a species of Ground Babblers (Pellorneidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pellorneum; binomial: Pellorneum poliogene; authority: (Strickland, 1849).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Includes sordidum and feriatum (Collar & Robson 2007). Correct species epithet from poliogenis to poliogene to agree with gender of genus. Split Leaflitter Babbler Pellorneum poliogene from Pellorneum malaccense based on pronounced vocal and genetic differences (Garg et al. 2021; Eaton et al. 2021).
