Jungle Babbler
Jungle Babbler
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The Jungle Babbler is a very common and highly social species found across the Indian subcontinent. It is a medium-sized, drab brown bird, renowned for its loud, raucous calls and communal behavior.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Inhabits open forests, scrubland, cultivation, gardens, and urban areas.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, characteristic cackling and chattering calls. Look for groups of brown, long-tailed birds foraging noisily on the ground or in low bushes. Their communal behavior is a key identifier.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, especially prominent in the early morning and late afternoon. Easily observed due to its gregarious nature.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Inhabits open forests, scrubland, cultivation, gardens, and urban areas.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, characteristic cackling and chattering calls. Look for groups of brown, long-tailed birds foraging noisily on the ground or in low bushes. Their communal behavior is a key identifier.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, especially prominent in the early morning and late afternoon. Easily observed due to its gregarious nature.
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Often called 'Seven Sisters' locally, because they typically live and forage in noisy groups of about seven birds, displaying strong cooperative breeding behaviors.
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