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  • Ficedula strophiata (Rufous-gorgeted flycatcher)
  • Pisttacula cyanocephala (Plum headed parakeet)
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Pomatorhinus erythrogenys (Rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler)

Pomatorhinus erythrogenys - Rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler (click to enlarge)

Pomatorhinus erythrogenys – Rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler (click to enlarge)

Common name Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler
Scientific name Pomatorhinus erythrogenys
Family Timaliidae
Description It is a resident bird of Himalayas. It has rufous lores and ear-coverts. Rufous down sides of neck, and breast. It is commonly found in an altitudinal range of 1500m and prefers forest and thick shrubby area for their living.

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