Sulawesi Babbler
NameSulawesi Babbler
Common NameSulawesi Babbler
Scientific NamePellorneum celebense
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a slightly darker crown and nape. The lores and a faint supercilium are pale buffish, contrasting with the dark eye. Underparts are greyish-white on the throat and breast, becoming whitish on the belly and brownish on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chup-chup-chup', sometimes accelerating into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and several smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia, including Buton, Muna, Peleng, and the Sula Islands.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown upperparts, Pale greyish-white throat and breast, Faint pale supercilium, Relatively long, slender dark bill, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Sulawesi Babbler is a small, rather plain brown babbler found in the undergrowth of forests. It is typically shy and often heard more than seen, foraging on the forest floor or in low vegetation.
