Buff-breasted Babbler
NameBuff-breasted Babbler
Common NameBuff-breasted Babbler
Scientific NameRhopocichla atriceps
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, with a slightly darker crown. It has a prominent buffy-white supercilium above the eye. The throat and breast are buffy, fading to whitish on the belly. The bill is pale yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, warbling, and whistling notes. Common calls are often described as a series of 'churr' or 'chip' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Ghats of southern India and the island of Sri Lanka.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-brown upperparts, Buffy breast and throat, Pale supercilium, Pale yellowish bill, Small size, Inhabits dense undergrowth
Description
The Buff-breasted Babbler is a small, plain-looking babbler found in dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and distinctive buffy breast, often foraging in small groups.
