Wildlifeof Bhutan
Scaly-breasted Cupwing
Babblers, Laughingthrushes & White-eyes
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Pnoepyga albiventer
Basic stats
Habitat
Subtropical moist montane forest, usually near water; some altitudinal movement closer to sea level in winter
Range
Southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to Indochina
Size
About 9cm
Weight
19–23g
The scaly-breasted cupwing, or scaly-breasted wren-babbler, is a very small babbler with almost no tail, around 9cm long and weighing 19 to 23g. It is found in southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to Indochina. The plumage is olive on the back and lightly scalloped on the chest (Wikipedia, general species account).
Its natural habitat is subtropical moist montane forest, where it is usually found near water. The species undertakes some altitudinal migration, moving closer to sea level during winter over some of its range. The source read does not name Bhutan, and gives no diet or breeding information, so none is stated.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Scaly-breasted Cupwing live in?
- Subtropical moist montane forest, usually near water; some altitudinal movement closer to sea level in winter
- Where is the Scaly-breasted Cupwing found?
- Southern and eastern Asia from the Himalayas to Indochina
- How big is the Scaly-breasted Cupwing?
- About 9cm
- How much does the Scaly-breasted Cupwing weigh?
- 19–23g