Crescent-chested Babbler
NameCrescent-chested Babbler
Common NameCrescent-chested Babbler
Scientific NameCyanoderma melanothorax
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are warm brown, contrasting with paler underparts. It features a prominent white supercilium above the eye, a white throat, and a distinctive black crescent-shaped band across the upper breast. The flanks often show a rufous wash.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'chi-chi-chi' or 'tew-tew-tew' notes, often given in a chattering or whistling fashion.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is found in suitable forest habitats.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium, White throat, Black crescent on chest, Warm brown upperparts, Small size
Description
This small, active babbler is characterized by its warm brown plumage, a prominent white supercilium, and a distinctive black crescent-shaped band across its white throat. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of subtropical and tropical forests.
