Palawan Babbler
NamePalawan Babbler
Common NamePalawan Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris rabori
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive rufous-brown crown and nape, contrasting with a pale buffy-white throat and upper breast. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the flanks and belly are buffy-brown. It has a pale eye-ring and a relatively short, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched, chattering or trilling notes, often accelerating into a 'chit-chit-chit-trrr-trrr' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Palawan and its associated smaller islands in the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresrufous-brown crown, pale throat, olive-brown upperparts, small size, endemic to Palawan
Description
This small, secretive babbler is characterized by its rufous-brown crown and pale throat, contrasting with its olive-brown upperparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland and foothill forests, often in small groups.
