Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Erythrogenys erythrogenys (del Hoyo and Collar 2016) was previously listed as Pomatorhinus erythrogenys.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 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 |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | low |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | 55 g |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 1,870,000 km2 | medium |
| Extent of Occurrence (non-breeding) | 401,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 3.58 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common (del Hoyo et al. 2007). The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any current declines or substantial threats.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any current declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | extant | native | yes | |||
| Bhutan | extant | native | yes | |||
| China (mainland) | extant | native | yes | |||
| India | extant | native | yes | |||
| Myanmar | extant | native | yes | |||
| Nepal | extant | native | yes | |||
| Pakistan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Taiwan, China | extant | native | yes | |||
| Thailand | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Nepal | Annapurna Conservation Area |
| Nepal | Chitwan National Park |
| Nepal | Kanchenjungha Conservation Area |
| Nepal | Langtang National Park |
| Nepal | Mai Valley forests |
| Nepal | Makalu Barun National Park |
| Nepal | Phulchoki Mountain forests |
| Nepal | Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park |
| Nepal | Tamur valley and watershed |
| Thailand | Doi Chiang Dao |
| Thailand | Doi Inthanon |
| Thailand | Doi Suthep-Pui |
| Thailand | Mae Fang |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Temperate | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Temperate | major | resident |
| Altitude | 310 - 2440 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
| Purpose | Scale |
|---|---|
| Pets/display animals, horticulture | international |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler Erythrogenys erythrogenys. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/rusty-cheeked-scimitar-babbler-erythrogenys-erythrogenys on 22/11/2024.
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 22/11/2024.