Moustached Babbler
NameMoustached Babbler
Common NameMoustached Babbler
Scientific NameMalacopteron magnirostre
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a greyish head. It features a prominent pale supercilium and a distinct dark malar stripe, giving it a 'moustached' appearance. Underparts are whitish, and the tail is rufous-brown. The iris is dark reddish-brown, and the bill is stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, ringing whistles and chattering notes, often delivered rapidly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featurespale supercilium, dark malar stripe (moustache), stout dark bill, rufous-brown tail, reddish-brown iris
Description
The Moustached Babbler is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland forests, often in small groups.
