Bornean Black-capped Babbler
NameBornean Black-capped Babbler
Common NameBornean Black-capped Babbler
Scientific NamePellorneum nigricapitatum
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsThe Bornean Black-capped Babbler has a distinctive glossy black cap, contrasting with a broad white supercilium and a greyish face with dark lores. Its upperparts are uniformly plain brown, while the throat and entire underparts are a vibrant rufous-orange, which may fade slightly to a paler hue on the lower belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repetitive 'chup-chup-chup' or 'choo-choo-choo' song, which can sometimes accelerate in tempo.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, where it is found in lowland primary and secondary forests across Brunei, Indonesia (Kalimantan), and Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak).
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white supercilium, rufous-orange underparts, brown upperparts, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This small, ground-dwelling babbler is characterized by its striking black cap, white supercilium, and rich rufous-orange underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland forests, often seen hopping actively on the forest floor in search of food.
