Sphenocichla


Sphenocichla is a genus of bird in the family Timaliidae. They are stout birds with strong legs. The bill appears pointed when viewed from the side but has a wedge shaped appearance when viewed from above. The rounded tail has twelve feathers and there are no rictal bristles.

Species

It contains the following species:
ImageCommon NameScientific nameDistribution
Sikkim wedge-billed babblerSphenocichla humeiBhutan, India, Myanmar, and Nepal.
Cachar wedge-billed babblerSphenocichla robertiNortheast India, in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh