Rufous-fronted Babbler
NameRufous-fronted Babbler
Common NameRufous-fronted Babbler
Scientific NameCyanoderma rufifrons
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent rufous-orange crown and forehead, contrasting with greyish-brown upperparts. The underparts are pale yellowish-buff, and it has a pale greyish wash on the lores and supercilium.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, trilling, and whistling notes, often given in a rapid, conversational manner. They are known for their distinctive 'churring' or 'chattering' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange crown and forehead, Small size, Greyish-brown upperparts, Pale yellowish-buff underparts, Active foraging in undergrowth
Description
The Rufous-fronted Babbler is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous crown and forehead. It typically forages in the undergrowth and bamboo thickets of subtropical and tropical forests, often moving in small, cohesive groups.
