Eyebrowed Wren-Babbler
NameEyebrowed Wren-Babbler
Common NameEyebrowed Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameNapothera epilepidota
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, heavily mottled and scaled with rufous-brown and blackish. Underparts are whitish, heavily scaled with dark brown, creating a distinct scaly pattern. It features a prominent white supercilium contrasting with dark lores and ear coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, often accelerating or descending whistles or trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, scaly brown plumage, short tail, skulking behavior, small size
Description
A small, short-tailed babbler characterized by its scaly brown plumage and a prominent white supercilium. It typically forages secretively in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, often heard more than seen.
