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Black-headed Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius rufiventer)

Black-headed Shrike-babbler

Pteruthius rufiventer

Least Concern

Overview

The black-headed shrike-babbler (Pteruthius rufiventer) is a bird species traditionally classified within the Old World babbler family Timaliidae, though it may potentially belong to the Eurasian vireo family Vireonidae. It is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its range extends from eastern Nepal to northwestern Vietnam.

Did you know?

It may be one of the few Eurasian vireos, despite its traditional placement among Old World babblers.

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