Short-tailed Babbler
NameShort-tailed Babbler
Common NameShort-tailed Babbler
Scientific NamePellorneum malaccense
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, contrasting with rufous-brown upperparts, wings, and a very short tail. The underparts are buffy-ochre, becoming paler on the belly. It has a prominent dark reddish-brown iris and a greyish bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repetitive "pee-pee-pee-piew" or "tew-tew-tew-tew".
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range includes the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting lowland primary and secondary forests.
Identifying Featuresshort tail, grey head, rufous-brown back, buffy underparts, dark red eye, terrestrial foraging
Description
This small, terrestrial babbler is characterized by its short tail and distinctive plumage. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland forests, searching for invertebrates among the leaf litter.
