Variable Limestone Babbler
NameVariable Limestone Babbler
Common NameVariable Limestone Babbler
Scientific NameGypsophila crispifrons
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsDark olive-brown overall, with prominent white scaling on the crown, nape, and upper mantle, giving a scaly appearance. The underparts are paler, often with some streaking.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, which can be accelerating or descending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically in limestone karst regions of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and potentially Cambodia.
Identifying FeaturesScaly head and upperparts, Dark olive-brown plumage, Associated with limestone karst habitats, Ground-foraging behavior
Description
This small, secretive babbler is characterized by its dark olive-brown plumage with distinctive white scaling on its head and upperparts. It typically forages on the ground among leaf litter and rocks in its preferred limestone karst forest habitats.
