Abbott's Babbler
NameAbbott's Babbler
Common NameAbbott's Babbler
Scientific NameMalacocincla abbotti
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally olive-brown on the upperparts, with a rufous-brown crown and nape. The throat and belly are pale greyish-white, often with olive-brown wash on the flanks. It has a dark eye with a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'choo-choo-choo' or 'pip-pip-pip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, from northeastern India and Bangladesh, east to southern China, and south through Indochina and the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresdull olive-brown plumage, rufous-brown crown, pale greyish-white throat and belly, short tail, upright posture, faint pale eye-ring
Description
Abbott's Babbler is a small, rather plain babbler with an upright posture, typically found foraging in dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its dull olive-brown plumage and short tail, often heard before it is seen.
