Collared Babbler
NameCollared Babbler
Common NameCollared Babbler
Scientific NameGampsorhynchus torquatus
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsIt has a distinctive white head and throat, with a broad rufous-chestnut collar extending from the nape to the sides of the neck and upper breast. The back and wings are olive-brown, and the underparts are whitish to pale buff. The bill is pinkish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, chattering calls, and a repeated 'chup-chup-chup' or 'wu-wu-wu' sound, often given by foraging groups.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Malay Peninsula.
Identifying Featureswhite head, rufous collar, pinkish bill, olive-brown back, forages in dense forest undergrowth
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its striking white head and a prominent rufous collar. It typically forages actively in the undergrowth of subtropical and tropical forests, often in small groups or mixed-species flocks.
