Yellow-eyed Babbler
NameYellow-eyed Babbler
Common NameYellow-eyed Babbler
Scientific NameChrysomma sinense
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-eyed Babbler has a rufous-brown crown and nape, warm brown upperparts, and clean white underparts. It is distinguished by a prominent bright yellow iris surrounded by a narrow orange orbital ring. The bill is black, and the legs are orange-yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often repeated, chattering or warbling song, typically rendered as 'chi-chi-chi-chi' or 'twee-twee-twee', often given in duet.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in South and Southeast Asia, from Pakistan and India through Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of southern China.
Identifying Featuresyellow iris, orange eye-ring, rufous crown, long tail, brown upperparts, white underparts
Description
A small, long-tailed babbler characterized by its striking yellow eyes and rufous crown. It typically forages in pairs or small groups within dense scrub and tall grasslands, often giving its distinctive chattering calls.
