Falcated Wren-Babbler
NameFalcated Wren-Babbler
Common NameFalcated Wren-Babbler
Scientific NamePtilocichla falcata
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsRufous crown, nape, back, wings, and tail. White throat and malar stripe, bordered by a dark line. Underparts are conspicuously barred black and white. It has a dark bill and pale legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Palawan and its satellite islands (Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Culion) in the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and upperparts, Striking black and white barring on underparts, White throat and malar stripe, Secretive, ground-dwelling behavior, Endemic to Palawan, Philippines
Description
This small, secretive babbler is characterized by its rufous upperparts and striking black and white barred underparts. It primarily forages on or near the ground in dense forest undergrowth, searching for invertebrates.
