Beijing Babbler
NameBeijing Babbler
Common NameBeijing Babbler
Scientific NameRhopophilus pekinensis
FamilyRhopophilidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-grey with heavy dark streaking on the crown and back. It features a distinct white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and whitish underparts with rufous-buff flanks and vent. The long tail is rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a harsh, churring 'churr-churr' call and a rapid, chattering song often described as 'chi-chi-chi-churrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern and central China, extending west to Gansu and south to Sichuan, with some populations also found in North Korea.
Identifying Featuresstreaked crown, white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, rufous flanks, long graduated tail
Description
A small, warbler-like bird with a relatively long, graduated tail, characterized by its streaked crown and prominent white supercilium. It typically forages secretively in dense scrub and low vegetation, often in pairs or small groups.
