Rufous-capped Babbler
NameRufous-capped Babbler
Common NameRufous-capped Babbler
Scientific NameStachyridopsis ruficeps
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species has a bright rufous or chestnut-orange crown, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts and yellowish-olive underparts. It has a dark eye and a relatively short, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and trilling notes, often given in a rapid, energetic sequence. Calls can be quite varied and include 'chip' notes and more complex phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Rufous-capped Babbler is found across a wide range in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesBright rufous crown, Olive-brown upperparts, Yellowish-olive underparts, Small size, Dark eye
Description
The Rufous-capped Babbler is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous crown. It typically forages in the undergrowth of forests, often in mixed-species flocks, searching for insects.
