Chin Hills Wren-Babbler
NameChin Hills Wren-Babbler
Common NameChin Hills Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameSpelaeornis oatesi
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark rufous-brown, contrasting with paler underparts. The crown and nape often exhibit fine scaling or spotting, and the throat and breast can appear mottled or scaled, contributing to a somewhat scaly head and upper breast appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid notes, sometimes described as a repetitive 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Chin Hills of western Myanmar, with potential extensions into adjacent areas of northeastern India (Manipur, Mizoram) and Bangladesh.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Short tail, Brown plumage with scaled head/breast, Skulking behavior, Dense montane forest habitat
Description
The Chin Hills Wren-Babbler is a small, secretive babbler characterized by its short tail and predominantly brown plumage. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often remaining hidden from view.
