Spelaeornis chocolatinus kinneari The pale-throated wren-babbler (Spelaeornis kinneari) is a bird species in the family Timaliidae.

It was until recently considered a subspecies of the long-tailed wren-babbler; the IUCN for example started recognizing it as distinct species in 2008.

[3] Its natural habitat are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

This is one of the common and widespread taxa in the Long-tailed wren-babbler species complex.

However, due to its declining population & reduced habitat, it is currently classified as a Vulnerable species by the IUCN.