Black-browed Babbler
NameBlack-browed Babbler
Common NameBlack-browed Babbler
Scientific NameMalacocincla perspicillata
FamilyPellorneidae
Plumage DetailsIt features dark brown upperparts, a prominent black supercilium (brow), and a contrasting white throat and lores. The underparts are greyish-white, and it possesses a striking pale blue bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are described as a series of short, sharp, and somewhat harsh notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, specifically known from Kalimantan, Indonesia. Its exact range is still poorly understood due to its extreme rarity.
Identifying Featuresblack supercilium, white throat, pale blue bill, dark brown upperparts, greyish-white underparts
Description
The Black-browed Babbler is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its distinctive black brow and pale blue bill. This extremely rare species was considered lost for over 170 years before its rediscovery in 2020, inhabiting dense forest undergrowth.
