Chestnut-capped Babbler
NameChestnut-capped Babbler
Common NameChestnut-capped Babbler
Scientific NameTimalia pileata
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent chestnut-red cap, a broad white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe extending from the bill through the eye. The throat and upper breast are greyish-white, transitioning to a warm brown on the back, wings, and tail. The iris is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied vocalizations, including a distinctive 'churring' or 'chattering' call, often given in groups. It also produces clear, whistling notes and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featureschestnut-red cap, broad white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, reddish-brown iris, greyish-white throat
Description
A small, active babbler characterized by its distinctive chestnut cap and broad white supercilium. This species typically forages in dense undergrowth and scrub, often in small, noisy groups, searching for insects and other invertebrates.
