The Chocolate-backed Wren-babbler is a small, dark-plumaged species with a rich brown back, inhabiting dense undergrowth in montane forests. It is typically a skulking bird, more often heard than seen.
Where to spot
Found in various isolated montane regions across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. It prefers dense, humid broadleaf evergreen forests at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Locate it by its distinctive, ringing, and often melancholic calls, which are relatively loud for its size. Look for a dark, secretive bird moving low in dense vegetation or on the forest floor.
When to spot
Resident and observable year-round. Activity is typically highest in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in various isolated montane regions across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. It prefers dense, humid broadleaf evergreen forests at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Locate it by its distinctive, ringing, and often melancholic calls, which are relatively loud for its size. Look for a dark, secretive bird moving low in dense vegetation or on the forest floor.
When to spot
Resident and observable year-round. Activity is typically highest in the early morning and late afternoon.
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Its common name perfectly describes its striking, deep chocolate-brown upperparts, which can be surprisingly vibrant in good light.
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