Spectacled Barwing
NameSpectacled Barwing
Common NameSpectacled Barwing
Scientific NameActinodura ramsayi
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-brown crown and nape, prominent white eye-ring, and dark lores. The upperparts are grayish-brown, while the underparts are paler rufous-brown. Wings and tail are distinctly barred with dark brown and rufous-buff or whitish markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and warbling notes, often given in a lively manner.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane regions of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Rufous-brown crown, Distinctly barred wings and tail, Overall brown plumage
Description
The Spectacled Barwing is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring and rufous-brown head. It inhabits montane evergreen and broadleaf forests, often foraging in the undergrowth in small, active flocks.
