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Sikkim Wedge-billed Babbler

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Stachyris humei

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Diet

Insects, particularly woodlice and boring beetles

Habitat

Understorey of broadleaf evergreen forest and bamboo at 900–1,950m, favouring westward-facing slopes in Bhutan

It inhabits the understorey of broadleaf evergreen forest and bamboo at 900–1,950 m, favouring westward-facing slopes in Bhutan, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss (Wikipedia, general species account).

The genus Sphenocichla had been erected for the Cachar wedge-billed babbler, and this species was moved to it, until molecular analysis showed the species nested among Stachyris and the genera were merged. It occurs in small parties and feeds on insects, particularly woodlice and boring beetles (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

What does the Sikkim Wedge-billed Babbler eat?
Insects, particularly woodlice and boring beetles
What habitat does the Sikkim Wedge-billed Babbler live in?
Understorey of broadleaf evergreen forest and bamboo at 900–1,950m, favouring westward-facing slopes in Bhutan
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