Marsh Babbler
NameMarsh Babbler
Common NameMarsh Babbler
Scientific NamePellorneum palustre
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a prominent white supercilium contrasting with a dark eyestripe. The crown is dark brown, while the throat and upper breast are whitish with distinct dark brown streaks. The lower breast and belly are paler, and the flanks and undertail coverts are rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'pip-pip-pip-pip-pip-pip-pip' or 'chee-chee-chee-chee'. It also produces harsh alarm calls when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern India (primarily Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur), Bangladesh, and northern Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Streaked throat and breast, Overall brown plumage, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation, Preference for marshy and wet grassland habitats
Description
The Marsh Babbler is a shy, medium-sized babbler with a plain brown plumage and a distinctive white supercilium. It typically forages on the ground or in dense low vegetation, often remaining hidden within marshy habitats.
