Large Scimitar-Babbler
NameLarge Scimitar-Babbler
Common NameLarge Scimitar-Babbler
Scientific NamePomatorhinus hypoleucos
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsBrown crown and upperparts, prominent white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape, dark eye-stripe, white throat and breast, often with rufous or streaky flanks. The long, strongly decurved bill is pale horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallLoud, ringing, often repetitive whistles, sometimes described as 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'wu-wu-wu' notes, often given in duets.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved pale bill, Prominent white supercilium, Brown upperparts, White throat and breast
Description
This large babbler is characterized by its distinctive long, strongly decurved bill, which it uses to probe for invertebrates. It has brown upperparts contrasting with a white throat and breast, and a prominent white stripe above the eye. It typically forages in the undergrowth of forests.
