Horsfield's Babbler
Horsfield's Babbler
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The Puff-backed Babbler is a distinctive species named for its fluffy, somewhat erectile back feathers. It is a secretive but vocal inhabitant of dense lowland forests, often found in mixed-species flocks.
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
Look for its unique puffy lower back and relatively plain brown plumage. It moves actively through dense vegetation, often in the mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often abrupt and explosive, 'chit-chit-chit' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon, often as part of bird waves.
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
Look for its unique puffy lower back and relatively plain brown plumage. It moves actively through dense vegetation, often in the mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often abrupt and explosive, 'chit-chit-chit' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon, often as part of bird waves.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The 'puff-backed' appearance, caused by specialized, soft feathers on its lower back, is a unique characteristic that gives it a distinct silhouette.
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