Rusty-throated Wren-babbler
VU

Rusty-throated Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis badeigularis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mishmi_wren-babbler

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Rusty-throated Wren-babbler faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and habitat degradation across its limited range in the Eastern Himalayas. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented its specialized montane forest habitat, while climate change is pushing suitable conditions to higher elevations. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dense undergrowth of subtropical and temperate montane forests between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation in the Eastern Himalayas. It prefers areas with thick bamboo understory and dense vegetation cover, typically found in primary and secondary forests with minimal human disturbance.

Other threatened species in Timaliidae

VU

Snowy-throated Babbler

Stachyris oglei

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Rusty-throated Wren-babbler classified as Vulnerable?
Rusty-throated Wren-babbler is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Rusty-throated Wren-babbler faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and habitat degradation across its limited range in the Eastern Himalayas. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented its specialized montane forest habitat, while climate change is pushing suitable conditions to higher elevations. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing threats.
Where does Rusty-throated Wren-babbler live?
Rusty-throated Wren-babbler occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rusty-throated Wren-babbler?
The main threats to Rusty-throated Wren-babbler are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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