Short-tailed Scimitar-Babbler
NameShort-tailed Scimitar-Babbler
Common NameShort-tailed Scimitar-Babbler
Scientific NameJabouilleia danjoui
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown, darker on the upperparts and slightly paler on the underparts. It often exhibits a faint pale supercilium and a whitish or buffy throat. The most striking feature is its long, pale horn-colored, decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often ascending or descending, sometimes described as 'pee-pee-pee-pu-pu-pu'. It also produces sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southern Vietnam and southeastern Laos, inhabiting dense undergrowth in broadleaf evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved pale bill, Short tail, Dull brown plumage, Secretive, ground-dwelling behavior, Faint pale supercilium
Description
This secretive babbler is characterized by its dull brown plumage, relatively short tail, and a distinctive long, slender, decurved pale bill. It primarily forages on the forest floor, meticulously searching through leaf litter for invertebrates.
