Grey-throated Babbler
NameGrey-throated Babbler
Common NameGrey-throated Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris nigriceps
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)21.6
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage with a contrasting grey throat. The head features a prominent white supercilium (stripe above the eye) bordered by black stripes, a dark crown streaked with white, and a pale eye-ring. Underparts are paler brown or buff.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of rapid, churring or chattering notes, often described as a 'chick-chick-chick' or 'trrr-trrr-trrr' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Sumatra.
Identifying FeaturesGrey throat, Prominent white supercilium bordered by black stripes, Streaked dark crown, Overall dull brown plumage, Small size
Description
The Grey-throated Babbler is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its drab brown plumage and distinctive head markings. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of forests, often in small, noisy flocks.
