Malaysian Rail-babbler
NameMalaysian Rail-babbler
Common NameMalaysian Rail-babbler
Scientific NameEupetes macrocerus
FamilyEupetidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe body is largely rufous-brown with a long, rufous tail. The head features a prominent black face, a bright white stripe above the black, and a vibrant orange-red crown. It has a long, slender dark bill and long, dark legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, clear, high-pitched whistle, often described as a single, drawn-out note or a series of repeated whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Malay Peninsula (southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia), Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesLong rufous tail, Bright orange-red crown, Black face with a white stripe, Long, dark legs, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Malaysian Rail-babbler is a striking, ground-dwelling bird of dense lowland rainforests. It is known for its long tail, long legs, and distinctive head pattern, which it often displays while foraging in leaf litter.
