White-necked Babbler
NameWhite-necked Babbler
Common NameWhite-necked Babbler
Scientific NameStachyris leucotis
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsDark olive-brown upperparts and underparts, with a contrasting black face and throat. The crown is dark with fine yellowish-brown streaking, and there are prominent white streaks on the sides of the crown and neck. The rump and tail are rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of rapid, high-pitched chattering or whistling notes, often given in groups, described as 'chi-chi-chi-chi' or 'tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresblack face, prominent white streaking on crown and neck, rufous rump and tail, dark olive-brown body
Description
The White-necked Babbler is a small, dark babbler distinguished by its striking black face and prominent white streaking on the crown and sides of the neck. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of tropical lowland forests, often in small groups.
