Javan Black-capped Babbler
NameJavan Black-capped Babbler
Common NameJavan Black-capped Babbler
Scientific NamePellorneum capistratum
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent black cap, a broad buffy-orange supercilium extending from the bill to behind the eye, and a dark eye-stripe. The throat is white, transitioning to rich rufous-orange on the breast and belly, with pale greyish flanks. The back and wings are olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, ringing whistles, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes described as a repeated 'choo-choo-choo' or 'chup-chup-chup'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, buffy-orange supercilium, rufous underparts, olive-brown back, ground-dwelling
Description
This small, shy babbler is characterized by its distinctive black cap, prominent buffy-orange supercilium, and rich rufous underparts. It typically forages on or near the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for invertebrates.
