Striated Babbler
NameStriated Babbler
Common NameStriated Babbler
Scientific NameArgya earlei
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsDull brown upperparts and flanks heavily streaked with buffy-white. Paler, buffy-white underparts with streaking on the breast. A rufous wash is often visible on the throat. It has a bright yellow iris and a dark, slightly decurved bill. The tail is long and graduated.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, chattering calls, often given in chorus by a group. Vocalizations include harsh 'churr' notes, squeaks, and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresstreaked brown plumage, long graduated tail, yellow eyes, gregarious behavior, noisy calls
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its dull brown plumage heavily streaked with buff or whitish markings, especially on the head and breast. It possesses a long, graduated tail and bright yellow eyes. Often found in noisy, gregarious groups, foraging in dense vegetation.
