Chestnut-winged Babbler
NameChestnut-winged Babbler
Common NameChestnut-winged Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris erythroptera
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThe Chestnut-winged Babbler has a grey crown and nape, contrasting with a rufous-chestnut back and wings. Its underparts are greyish, and it features a distinctive pale blue orbital skin around its dark brown eyes. The bill is dark and relatively slender.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of churring or trilling notes, often delivered rapidly and repetitively. These calls can be given individually or in duets and group choruses.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller islands within the region.
Identifying Featurespale blue orbital skin, rufous-chestnut wings and back, grey head, small size
Description
This small, active babbler is characterized by its grey head, striking chestnut wings, and a prominent pale blue orbital ring around its dark eyes. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of tropical and subtropical forests, often moving in small, noisy groups.
