Spaelornis longicaudatus - range extension to the Jaintia Hills

During a visit to the Jaintia Hills, Rejoice Gassah documented this rare species of Wren Babbler, previously known only from the Khasi Hills (near Cherrapunjee). Although not very distant, the new location is a significant range extension for this species which was previously confined to a very small area.

Our article on the observation of this species and its distribution in the Meghalaya state of India was published in May 2019.

The article can be downloaded from here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332866269_Tawny-breasted_Wren-Babbler_Spelaeornis_longicaudatus_in_the_Jaintia_Hills_and_an_update_on_its_status_in_Meghalaya

Posted on February 18, 2024 10:56 AM by ivijayanand