Common Babbler
NameCommon Babbler
Common NameCommon Babbler
Scientific NameTurdoides caudata
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsOverall earthy brown plumage, with distinct darker brown streaking on the crown, nape, and back. The underparts are a paler buffy-brown. It has a long, graduated tail and a pale, often yellowish-white, iris.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, characteristic chattering calls, often described as a 'churr-churr-churr' or 'kek-kek-kek' sound, typically given in chorus by the group. Also produces various alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan and Iran.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, Long graduated tail, Pale iris, Social behavior (seen in groups), Loud chattering calls, Forages on the ground
Description
The Common Babbler is a medium-sized, long-tailed bird with streaky brown plumage. It is highly social, typically found foraging in small groups on the ground or in low bushes, often making a characteristic chattering noise.
