Blackish-breasted Babbler
NameBlackish-breasted Babbler
Common NameBlackish-breasted Babbler
Scientific NameCyanoderma melanothorax
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a blackish breast and throat that is prominently streaked with white. It has a dark brown crown, a distinct white supercilium, and a dark eyestripe. The flanks are rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, ringing whistles, often repetitive, described as 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chup-chup-chup'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, primarily found in the western and central regions.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark overall plumage, Blackish breast and throat with white streaking, White supercilium, Olive-brown upperparts
Description
A small, dark babbler endemic to Java, characterized by its blackish breast and throat heavily streaked with white. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of subtropical and tropical forests, often in small groups.
