Rufous Babbler
NameRufous Babbler
Common NameRufous Babbler
Scientific NamePellorneum tickelli
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, becoming richer rufous-brown on the lower back and tail. The underparts are rufous, fading to a paler belly. The head is pale greyish-brown, featuring a prominent pale whitish-yellow iris. The bill is yellowish with a darker culmen.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a clear, ringing, and often repeated series of phrases, sometimes described as 'chup-chup-chup-chup' or 'tew-tew-tew-tew'. It also produces various chattering and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Identifying FeaturesPale whitish-yellow iris, Yellowish bill with dark culmen, Plain rufous-brown plumage, Pale greyish head, Relatively long tail
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its plain rufous-brown plumage, contrasting with a pale greyish head and a distinctive pale eye. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often near the ground, searching for insects and other small invertebrates.
