Gray-headed Babbler
NameGray-headed Babbler
Common NameGray-headed Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris poliocephala
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are dark gray, transitioning to a blackish face and lores, often with a faint white streak above the eye. The throat is whitish with fine streaking, leading to a rich rufous-chestnut on the breast and belly. The back, wings, and tail are olive-brown to rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, bubbling, and whistling calls. It often produces a rapid, chattering 'ch-ch-ch-ch-ch' or a series of whistled notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to Southeast Asia, inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller islands within the region.
Identifying FeaturesDark gray head and blackish face, Rufous-chestnut underparts, Olive-brown to rufous-brown back and wings, Slender, slightly decurved bill
Description
The Gray-headed Babbler is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its distinctive dark gray head and rufous-brown body. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth and lower to mid-story of tropical and subtropical forests, often moving in small, active flocks.
