Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.
The Red-billed 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.
Red-billed Scimitar Babbler, and two of the longest names among Indian birds - Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill and Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler. However missed out on the ultimate Namdapha specialty - Snowy-throated Babbler and some other bamboo specialties and it was only later that we found out that further towards Embeong and Rani Jheel would have been better for these. More