Rufous-tailed Babbler
NameRufous-tailed Babbler
Common NameRufous-tailed Babbler
Scientific NameMoupinia poecilorhyncha
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has a greyish-brown crown and nape, contrasting with a whitish throat and greyish ear-coverts. Its upperparts are warm brown, and its most striking feature is the prominent rufous-chestnut tail. The underparts are a buffy-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, chattering notes, often described as a 'churr-churr-churr' or 'tew-tew-tew' call, sometimes developing into a more complex song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Taiwan, found primarily in the central and eastern mountainous regions.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut tail, Greyish head with whitish throat, Warm brown upperparts, Small size, Active in dense vegetation
Description
The Rufous-tailed Babbler is a small, active babbler characterized by its distinctive rufous-chestnut tail. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in small groups, moving through thickets with agility.
