Birds

Black-capped Babbler

Black-capped Babbler

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The Black-capped Babbler is a distinct ground-dwelling bird, easily recognized by its contrasting black cap and pale underparts. It is a secretive but vocal resident of dense lowland forests.
Where to spot
Found in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It inhabits lowland primary and secondary evergreen forests, preferring dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, loud, and often explosive 'pom-pom-pom-pom' calls. Look for its prominent black cap as it forages on or near the forest floor in dense cover, often flicking its tail.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Can be challenging to see due to its skulking nature.
Its bold black cap stands out, making it one of the more visually striking of the generally drab ground-dwelling babblers.
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