Mindanao Pygmy-Babbler

Dasycrotapha plateni

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Zosteropidae

About

The Mindanao pygmy babbler is a bird species endemic to the Philippines. It had been placed in the family Timaliidae, but it is a close relative of the white-eyes, however, and many taxonomists now place it in the family Zosteropidae..

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests up to 1,100 meters above sea level.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in breeding condition with enlarged gonads in March and May which is in line with the general breeding season of Philippine forest birds.

Diet

Feeds on small insects and small fruits.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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