About Pomatorhinus ruficollis Hodgson, 1836
Taxonomy and Naming
The streak-breasted scimitar babbler, with the scientific name Pomatorhinus ruficollis Hodgson, 1836, is a bird species that belongs to the family Timaliidae.
Geographic Range
This species can be found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Subspecies Revision
The former Taiwan subspecies musicus of this species is now generally recognized as a separate species, the Taiwan scimitar babbler.
Flocking Behavior
The streak-breasted scimitar babbler forms mixed flocks with other bird species.
