Golden Babbler
NameGolden Babbler
Common NameGolden Babbler
Scientific NameCyanoderma chrysaeum
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent golden-yellow crown and forehead, contrasting with olive-green upperparts and wings. The throat and breast are bright yellow, fading to a duller yellow on the belly. It has a dark bill and orange-brown legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of chattering or whistling notes, often described as a rapid 'chi-chi-chi' or a soft, repeated 'tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas (from Nepal eastward), northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, and the Malay Peninsula.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow crown, Bright yellow throat and breast, Olive-green back, Small size, Active foraging in undergrowth
Description
The Golden Babbler is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its striking golden-yellow crown and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the undergrowth of forests, often in mixed-species flocks, searching for insects.
