Large Wren-Babbler
NameLarge Wren-Babbler
Common NameLarge Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameCyanoderma caeruleopunctatum
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are rufous-brown, becoming darker on the wings and tail. Underparts are paler brown with distinct streaking on the flanks. The most striking feature is the blue-grey crown and face, which contrasts sharply with a clean white throat and a dark malar stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled 'pee-pee-pee' notes, often accelerating into a trill. It also produces various churring or chattering calls when foraging or alarmed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically in parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Peninsular Malaysia, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresblue-grey crown and face, white throat, rufous-brown upperparts, streaked flanks, small size, skulking behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, secretive bird inhabits dense forest undergrowth, often foraging on or near the ground. It is characterized by its brown plumage, distinctive blue-grey head, and white throat, often seen with its tail cocked. It typically moves through tangled vegetation, making it challenging to observe.
