Mishmi wren-babbler

Overview

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The Mishmi wren-babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is endemic to Northeast India.

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Distribution

Region

Eastern Himalayas

Typical Environment

This species is confined to the Mishmi Hills of far northeast India, where it inhabits dense undergrowth in subtropical to lower montane broadleaf forest. It favors bamboo and cane thickets, forest edges, and damp ravines with thick leaf litter. Birds keep close to the ground, moving through tangles and along streamside vegetation. The overall range is very small and highly fragmented. Human disturbance and clearing of understory growth can quickly degrade suitable sites.

Altitude Range

1000–2000 m

Climate Zone

Highland

Characteristics

Size10–12 cm

Wing Span15–18 cm

Male Weight0.013 kg

Female Weight0.012 kg

Life Expectancy5 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

Sometimes called the Rusty-throated Wren-babbler, it was long known only from the Mishmi Hills of Arunachal Pradesh and was rediscovered there after decades without confirmed records. It is an extremely local, ground-loving skulker that keeps to dense tangles of bamboo and undergrowth. Habitat loss and disturbance in its tiny range make it conservation-sensitive.

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Behaviour

Temperament

solitary and secretive

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats, usually low to the ground

Social Behavior

Typically encountered singly or in pairs within dense undergrowth. Nests are presumed low and well concealed in vegetation or near the ground. Breeding behavior is poorly known due to the species’ skulking habits, but pair bonds and territoriality during the breeding season are likely.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A thin, high-pitched series of whistles and trills delivered from cover. Phrases are repeated at intervals, carrying surprisingly well for such a small bird.

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Identification

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Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

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