Gray-breasted Babbler
NameGray-breasted Babbler
Common NameGray-breasted Babbler
Scientific NameMalacopteron albogulare
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark eyestripe. The throat is white, contrasting with a grey breast. The back, wings, and tail are rufous-brown, while the belly is pale buffy-white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chup-chup-chup', and may also give chattering alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southern Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head and breast, White throat, Prominent white supercilium, Rufous-brown back and wings
Description
The Gray-breasted Babbler is a small, rather plain forest bird characterized by its distinctive grey head and breast, contrasting with a white throat. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland and hill forests, often in small groups.
