Gray-cheeked Tit-Babbler
NameGray-cheeked Tit-Babbler
Common NameGray-cheeked Tit-Babbler
Scientific NameMixornis kelleyi
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a gray crown and cheeks, contrasting with a vibrant rufous-orange throat and upper breast. The back and wings are olive-brown, and the belly is whitish, often with faint streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically a rapid, chattering, or trilling song, often described as a repetitive 'chick-a-dee-dee' or 'chi-chi-chi-chi' series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Indochina, primarily found in central and southern Vietnam, and eastern Cambodia, inhabiting lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesGray crown and cheeks, Rufous-orange throat and upper breast, Small size, Active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
The Gray-cheeked Tit-Babbler is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive gray head and rufous-orange throat. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth and lower canopy of tropical forests, often in small, noisy flocks.
