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Streaked Wren-babbler Gypsophila brevicaudata



Taxonomy

Taxonomic note
Turdinus brevicaudatus (del Hoyo and Collar 2016) was previously listed as Napothera brevicaudata.

Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.

IUCN Red List criteria met and history
Red List criteria met
Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable
- - -

Red List history
Year Category Criteria
2016 Least Concern
2012 Least Concern
2009 Least Concern
2008 Least Concern
2004 Least Concern
2000 Lower Risk/Least Concern
1994 Lower Risk/Least Concern
1988 Lower Risk/Least Concern
Species attributes

Migratory status not a migrant Forest dependency high
Land-mass type Average mass -
Distribution

Estimate Data quality
Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) 3,540,000
Severely fragmented? no -
Population and trend
Value Data quality Derivation Year of estimate
Number of mature individuals unknown not applicable not applicable 0
Population trend decreasing suspected -
Generation length (years) 4.4 - - -

Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as generally common across its range (del Hoyo et al. 2007).

Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.


Country/territory distribution
Country/Territory Presence Origin Resident Breeding Non-breeding Passage
Cambodia extant native yes
China (mainland) extant native yes
India extant native yes
Laos extant native yes
Malaysia extant native yes
Myanmar extant native yes
Thailand extant native yes
Vietnam extant native yes

Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Country/Territory IBA Name
Laos Dong Ampham
Laos Hin Namno
Laos Nam Et
Laos Phou Loeuy
Laos Nam Ha
Cambodia Phnom Samkos
Cambodia Phnom Aural
Laos Nam Xam
Laos Xe Sap
Laos Phou Ahyon
Laos Eastern Bolikhamxay Mountains
Cambodia Phnom Bokor
Laos Nakai-Nam Theun
Laos Khammouan Limestone
Vietnam Kon Ka Kinh
Vietnam Vu Quang
Vietnam Ban Bung
Vietnam Sinh Long
Vietnam Ban Thi - Xuan Lac
Vietnam Chu Yang Sin
Vietnam Tam Dao
Vietnam Cuc Phuong
Vietnam Pu Mat
Vietnam Ngoc Linh
Vietnam Kon Plong
Vietnam Tay Con Linh
Vietnam Du Gia
Vietnam Van Ban
Thailand Doi Chiang Dao
Thailand Doi Inthanon
Thailand Doi Phukha
Thailand Doi Suthep-Pui
Thailand Huai Kha Khaeng
Thailand Kaeng Krachan
Thailand Mae Fang
Thailand Mae Jarim National Park
Thailand Thung Yai - Naresuan
Thailand Umphang

Habitats & altitude
Habitat (level 1) Habitat (level 2) Importance Occurrence
Forest Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland major resident
Forest Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane major resident
Altitude   Occasional altitudinal limits  

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Gypsophila brevicaudata. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/streaked-wren-babbler-gypsophila-brevicaudata on 26/09/2023. Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org on 26/09/2023.