Chestnut-rumped Babbler
NameChestnut-rumped Babbler
Common NameChestnut-rumped Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris maculata
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features dark brown upperparts with a rufous or chestnut rump. The head is dark with a pale, often bluish-grey, eye-ring and a dark bill. The throat and breast are strikingly patterned with heavy white or pale grey streaks and scales on a dark background, transitioning to a paler, less streaked belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, trilling, and whistling notes. Common calls are described as a rapid 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pee' or a 'churr-churr-churr' sound, often given in a series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut rump (though often obscured), Heavily streaked/scaly throat and breast, Dark brown upperparts, Pale eye-ring with bluish-grey facial patch, Prefers dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Chestnut-rumped Babbler is a medium-sized babbler found in dense forest undergrowth. It is characterized by its dark brown upperparts, a distinctive chestnut rump, and a heavily streaked or scaly pattern on its throat and breast. These birds typically forage in small groups, gleaning insects from foliage and bark.
