Pale-throated Wren-Babbler
NamePale-throated Wren-Babbler
Common NamePale-throated Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameRimator pasquieri
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a dark, scaly-patterned crown and nape, a grayish face, and a contrasting pale, whitish throat. The upperparts and tail are warm rufous-brown, while the flanks and belly are brownish with some scaling visible on the breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin whistles or trills, often ascending or descending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Annamite Mountains of central Vietnam, with potential range extensions into adjacent Laos.
Identifying FeaturesScaly dark crown and nape, Pale, whitish throat contrasting with grayish face, Rufous-brown upperparts, Short tail, Secretive behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
A small, secretive wren-babbler characterized by its distinctive scaly dark crown and pale throat. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and leaf litter on the forest floor, often difficult to observe.
