Rufous Chatterer
NameRufous Chatterer
Common NameRufous Chatterer
Scientific NameArgya rubiginosa
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly rufous-brown, contrasting with a paler, often whitish, throat and breast that fades into a buffy-rufous belly. The eyes are typically pale yellow or whitish, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its noisy and often harsh chattering calls, typically given by groups. It also produces softer 'churr' notes and various scolding sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, ranging from Sudan and Ethiopia south through Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown plumage, Pale throat, Pale eyes, Long tail, Social behavior, Noisy chattering calls
Description
The Rufous Chatterer is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its warm rufous-brown plumage and pale throat. These social birds are often seen foraging in small groups, moving through dense scrub and low vegetation.
