It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler at Bhimtal { 5 comments… read them below or add one } Mridula February 22, 2010 at 10:28 am I agree Anu I want more zoom! Reply Anu February 22, 2010 at 6:22 am good one….. More
The Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler breeds from April to June in the Himalayas, at any rate from Darjeeling to the Valley of the Beas, at elevations of from 2000 to 6000 feet. It may be met with at double this latter altitude, but I doubt if it nests higher. More