Spot-throat
NameSpot-throat
Common NameSpot-throated Babbler
Scientific NamePellorneum ruficeps
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)23
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) crown, plain olive-brown upperparts, and a whitish throat and breast that are typically marked with prominent dark streaking or spotting. Its flanks are buffy, and the belly is pale. Plumage can vary by subspecies and age, with some appearing plainer.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'pee-pee-pee-pee' or 'chip-chip-chip-chip', which can sometimes accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, ranging from the Himalayan foothills (Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India) through Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and parts of Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, olive-brown back, streaked/spotted whitish throat and breast, small, plump body, forages in dense undergrowth
Description
The Spot-throated Babbler is a small, plump bird typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of forests. It is characterized by its rufous crown and often-streaked throat, blending well into its shaded habitat.
