Found only in Nepal, the spiny babbler is the country’s sole endemic bird, yet it remains understudied and vulnerable to habitat loss. Scientists are calling for global attention to protect this elusive species and its threatened habitat. @bibekbhandari.bsky.social reports for #Mongabay.
A shy bird found only in Nepal is waiting for the world to notice
Nepal’s shrubby hillsides are home to a medium-sized bird with brownish upperparts, distinctive black streaks from the shafts of its feathers and, sometimes, a chalky white facial patch. It’s the…
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