Fluffy-backed tit-babbler explained

The fluffy-backed tit-babbler (Macronus ptilosus) (Thai: นกกินแมลงหลังฟู)^[1] is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland. It is threatened by habitat loss.^[1]

There are two subspecies recognized by the International Ornithological Congress:^[2]

• M. p. ptilosus (Jardine & Selby, 1835) - Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Batu Islands
• M. p. trichorrhos (Temminck, 1836) - Bangka Belitung Islands and Borneo

Further reading

• Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70–291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Macronus ptilosus, Fluffy-backed tit-babbler.
2. Web site: Babblers, scimitar babblers, ground babblers, Alcippe fulvettas – IOC World Bird List . 2023-01-23 . en-US.