White-rumped Babbler
NameWhite-rumped Babbler
Common NameWhite-rumped Babbler
Scientific NameArgya striata
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)72.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are whitish with fine dark streaking, contrasting with bright reddish-orange eyes and a dark bill. The upperparts are dull brown, sometimes with faint streaking, while the rump is whitish. Underparts are paler, buffy-brown, and the tail is long and graduated, dark brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, chattering, and babbling calls, often given in chorus by the entire flock. Vocalizations include harsh 'kek-kek-kek' and 'churr' notes, as well as softer conversational sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread resident breeder across the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Identifying FeaturesStreaked white crown and nape, Reddish-orange eyes, Dull brown body, Long, graduated tail, White rump (though not visible in this image), Highly gregarious behavior
Description
The White-rumped Babbler is a highly gregarious, medium-sized bird known for its noisy flocks. It has a distinctive streaked white head, reddish eyes, and a dull brown body, often seen foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
