Sooty-capped Babbler
NameSooty-capped Babbler
Common NameSooty-capped Babbler
Scientific NameMalacopteron affine
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsSooty-grey cap, brownish-olive upperparts, whitish throat and belly, pale buff flanks. Often has a faint pale supercilium and a relatively plain face.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chup-chup-chup', and various chattering or trilling calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesSooty-grey cap, Brownish upperparts, Whitish underparts, Faint pale supercilium, Forest understory inhabitant
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its sooty-grey cap, brownish upperparts, and whitish underparts. It typically forages in the dense understory of lowland forests, often in small groups.
