Rufous-crowned Babbler
NameRufous-crowned Babbler
Common NameRufous-crowned Babbler
Scientific NameMalacopteron magnum
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive rufous crown and nape. Its upperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with whitish to pale grey underparts that often show faint streaking on the throat and breast. It also has a noticeable pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of chattering, whistling, and trilling notes. It often produces a rapid, repetitive call described as 'chi-chi-chi-chu' or 'chup-chup-chup'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller associated islands.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown and nape, Olive-brown upperparts, Pale underparts with faint streaking, Pale eye-ring, Often seen in mixed-species flocks
Description
The Rufous-crowned Babbler is a medium-sized babbler distinguished by its prominent rufous crown. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests, often joining mixed-species flocks to search for insects.
