Black-throated Wren-Babbler
NameBlack-throated Wren-Babbler
Common NameBlack-throated Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris nigricollis
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a streaked brown crown. The face features a prominent black throat and upper breast, bordered by a distinct white moustachial stripe. The orbital skin is blue-grey, and the belly is paler with some streaking.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin whistles, often described as 'twee-twee-twee-twee-twee', and various chattering or warbling notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting lowland primary and secondary forests.
Identifying Featuresblack throat and upper breast, white moustachial stripe, blue-grey orbital skin, streaked brown crown, rufous-brown upperparts
Description
The Black-throated Wren-Babbler is a small, secretive babbler typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of lowland forests. It is characterized by its rich brown plumage and distinctive facial markings, including a prominent black throat.
