Data Zone
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.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2013 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Not Recognised | |
| 2004 | Not Recognised | |
| 2000 | Not Recognised | |
| 1994 | Not Recognised | |
| 1988 | Not Recognised |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | medium |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 1,870,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | increasing | poor | observed | - |
| Generation length | 10.5 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be locally common (Grewal et al. 2002).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| India | Achankovil Forest Division |
| India | Amboli-Tilari Reserve Forest |
| India | Anamudi Shola National Park |
| India | Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Camel’s Hump Mountains |
| India | Karnala Bird Sanctuary |
| India | Malayattur Reserve Forest |
| India | Mathikettan Shola National Park |
| India | Muthikulam-Siruvani Reserve Forest |
| India | Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Pampadum Shola National Park |
| India | Papikonda National Park |
| India | Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | major | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Moist | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 915 - 2135 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Indian Scimitar-babbler Pomatorhinus horsfieldii. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/indian-scimitar-babbler-pomatorhinus-horsfieldii on 23/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/11/2024.