Brown-backed Scimitar-Babbler
NameBrown-backed Scimitar-Babbler
Common NameBrown-backed Scimitar-Babbler
Scientific NameErythrocichla montanus
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a bright white face with a prominent black stripe extending from the lores through the eye. The crown and nape are dark brown, contrasting with the rufous-brown back and wings. Underparts are whitish, often with a buffy wash on the flanks, and the bill is a striking orange-red.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, ringing whistles, often described as 'poop-poop-poop' notes that can accelerate into a trill. It also produces various chattering and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Brown-backed Scimitar-Babbler is native to Southeast Asia, with its range extending across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved, bright orange-red bill, White face with a distinct black eye-stripe, Rufous-brown back and wings, White underparts
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its distinctive long, decurved orange bill and a striking white face with a black eye-stripe. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging for invertebrates in the dense undergrowth of forests.
