Nonggang Babbler
NameNonggang Babbler
Common NameNonggang Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris nonggangensis
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage, appearing darker on the head and upperparts. A prominent white crescent-shaped mark is present on the side of the neck. It has a pale, almost white, eye-ring and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'wee-choo-wee-choo' or a rapid 'pi-pi-pi-pi-pi'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of limestone karst forest in southwestern Guangxi province, China, primarily within the Nonggang National Nature Reserve.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown plumage, White crescent on neck, Pale eye-ring, Ground-dwelling behavior, Limestone forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its dark brown plumage and a striking white crescent on the side of its neck. It is a shy, ground-dwelling bird typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of limestone forests.
