Jerdon's Babbler
NameJerdon's Babbler
Common NameJerdon's Babbler
Scientific NameChrysomma altirostre
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly warm brown on the upperparts, with paler buffy-brown underparts. It features a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye, and a relatively long, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of churring or chattering notes, often described as a rapid 'churr-churr-churr' or 'chip-chip-chip' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in fragmented populations across parts of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and historically in parts of Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesPlain warm brown plumage, Pale supercilium, Dark eye, Long, pointed bill, Habitat of dense tall grasslands and reedbeds, Shy and skulking behavior
Description
Jerdon's Babbler is a small, plain brown passerine bird found in dense tall grasslands and reedbeds. It is typically shy and skulking, often remaining hidden within the vegetation, making it difficult to observe.
