Pygmy Cupwing

The Pygmy Cupwing, also known as the Pygmy Wren-Babbler, is a diminutive bird that belongs to the family Pnoepygidae. It is a creature of the forest, flitting through the undergrowth with a certain elusiveness that befits its small stature.

Identification Tips

This tiny bird can be identified by its compact body and short tail. Its plumage is generally unassuming, blending with the forest's palette, which aids in its concealment amidst the foliage.

Habitat

The Pygmy Cupwing is a denizen of the forest, favoring the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest as well as the subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It thrives in the dense cover provided by these environments.

Distribution

The range of this species extends from the majestic Himalayas to the Lesser Sunda Islands, painting a broad stroke across southern and eastern Asia.

Conservation status

The Pygmy Cupwing is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, suggesting that, for now, its populations are stable and it is not at immediate risk of decline.

References

• BirdLife International (2016). "Pnoepyga pusilla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22716108A94481157. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22716108A94481157.en.
• 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.