Bar-winged Wren-Babbler
NameBar-winged Wren-Babbler
Common NameBar-winged Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameSpelaeornis troglodytoides
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe Bar-winged Wren-Babbler has a rich rufous-brown plumage overall, with heavy white spotting and scaling on its dark head, nape, and underparts. Its wings exhibit dark bars with rufous edges, giving the species its distinctive name.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant whistles or trills, often described as 'see-see-see' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe species is found across the Himalayas, extending from Nepal and Bhutan through northeastern India, Myanmar, southern China, and northern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size with a short tail, Rich rufous-brown body plumage, Heavily spotted and scaled white on dark head and underparts, Dark barring with rufous edges on wings, Secretive behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
This small, secretive babbler is characterized by its short tail and skulking behavior in dense undergrowth. It is typically found foraging on or near the ground in montane forests, often in small groups or pairs.
