Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler
NameFluffy-backed Tit-Babbler
Common NameFluffy-backed Tit-Babbler
Scientific NameMacronus ptilosus
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a rufous crown and nape, contrasting with dark brown upperparts and wings. The face features striking blue bare skin around the eye, bordered by a white throat patch. The underparts are a duller brown, and the back feathers have a fluffy texture.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, ringing whistles, often described as 'chup-chup-chup' or 'tew-tew-tew', sometimes interspersed with churring notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller adjacent islands in Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Blue bare facial skin around eye, White throat patch, Fluffy back plumage, Small size
Description
The Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler is a small, secretive babbler characterized by its rufous crown and distinctive blue bare skin around the eye. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland forests, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects.
