Red-collared Babbler
NameRed-collared Babbler
Common NameRed-collared Babbler
Scientific NameCyanoderma ruficollis
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-chestnut crown and nape, creating a prominent collar. The lores and supercilium are blackish, while the upperparts and underparts are dark greyish-brown, sometimes with a slightly paler throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, chirping, and whistling notes. Common calls can be described as 'churr' or 'chick-chick' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, its range extends across Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-brown crown and nape, Dark greyish-brown body, Blackish facial markings, Small to medium size
Description
This small to medium-sized babbler is characterized by its distinctive reddish-brown crown and nape, forming a collar that contrasts with its dark greyish-brown body. It typically forages in the undergrowth of subtropical and tropical forests.
