Mountain Wren-Babbler
NameMountain Wren-Babbler
Common NameMountain Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameNapothera crassa
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, heavily scaled and streaked with blackish-brown and buffy-white, giving a scaly appearance. The crown is dark with fine pale streaking. The throat and breast are whitish, often with dark streaking, contrasting with rufous-brown flanks and belly. It has a short, dark bill and reddish-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, ringing, or whistling notes, which can be accelerating or descending. It also produces churring or trilling calls, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, specifically inhabiting the montane regions of northern Borneo, including high peaks such as Mount Kinabalu.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, stocky body with short tail, Heavily scaled/streaked dark brown plumage, Whitish throat and breast, often streaked, Reddish-brown eye, Secretive behavior in dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Mountain Wren-Babbler is a small, secretive babbler found in the dense undergrowth of montane forests. It has a stocky build with a short tail and is known for its distinctive scaly brown plumage. This species typically forages on or near the ground, searching for invertebrates.
