Streaked Wren-Babbler
NameStreaked Wren-Babbler
Common NameStreaked Wren-Babbler
Scientific NameNapothera brevicaudata
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown to grey-brown plumage, heavily streaked and scaled across the head, nape, back, and underparts with pale shaft streaks and dark feather edges. The flanks and vent often show a rufous wash. It has distinctive dark reddish-brown eyes and a short, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, often accelerating whistles or trills, sometimes interspersed with sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size with a very short tail, Heavily streaked and scaled plumage, particularly on head and underparts, Dark reddish-brown eyes, Pale, relatively stout bill, Secretive behavior, often on forest floor
Description
The Streaked Wren-Babbler is a small, secretive babbler characterized by its short tail and stout legs. It typically forages in dense undergrowth on the forest floor, where its cryptic, heavily streaked plumage provides excellent camouflage.
