Rufous-throated Wren-Babbler
NameRufous-throated Wren-Babbler
Common NameRufous-throated Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameSpelaeornis caudatus
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe Rufous-throated Wren-Babbler has dark brown upperparts and flanks, heavily scaled or mottled with darker brown, giving it a scaly appearance. Its most prominent feature is the bright rufous throat and upper breast, contrasting with a grayish-brown face and a paler, often scaled, belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid notes or trills, which can be quite elusive and difficult to pinpoint in dense vegetation.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern Himalayas, its range includes parts of Bhutan, northeastern India, and Nepal, typically inhabiting subtropical or tropical moist montane forests at high altitudes.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Short tail, Bright rufous throat, Heavily scaled brown plumage, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, secretive babbler is characterized by its short tail and habit of foraging in dense undergrowth. It is often detected by its distinctive calls rather than by sight, moving quickly through the forest floor and low vegetation.
