Black-throated Babbler
NameBlack-throated Babbler
Common NameBlack-throated Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris nigricollis
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black head and throat, a striking white malar stripe (moustache), and a white supercilium (eyebrow). The back and wings are rufous-chestnut, contrasting with a dark greyish belly. Its eyes are a distinctive dark red.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, whistled notes that often accelerate into a trill, as well as various chattering and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting lowland and hill primary and secondary forests.
Identifying FeaturesBlack throat, White malar stripe, Rufous back and wings, Dark red eyes, White supercilium
Description
The Black-throated Babbler is a small, distinctive babbler characterized by its dark plumage, rufous back, and prominent white facial markings. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland and hill forests, often in small groups or mixed-species flocks.
