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Rufous Babbler

Rufous Babbler

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The Rufous Babbler is a common and vocal species found in the Western Ghats of India. It is characterized by its rich rufous-brown plumage, especially on the crown and back, and a streaked throat.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Western Ghats of southwestern India. Inhabits dense undergrowth of evergreen and moist deciduous forests, plantations, and dense gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, characteristic chattering and alarm calls. Look for groups of rufous-brown birds moving through low vegetation. Its rufous cap and streaked throat are key identification features.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Easily observed in noisy groups.
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File:Rufous babbler (Argya subrufa)from Anaimalai hills DSC7993.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous babbler (Argya subrufa)from Anaimalai hills DSC7994.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous babbler (Argya subrufa)from Anaimalai hills DSC7995.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous babbler (Argya subrufa)from Anaimalai hills DSC7998.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous babbler (Argya subrufa)from Anaimalai hills DSC8000.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous babbler (Argya subrufa)from Anaimalai hills DSC8002.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These babblers are highly social, typically found in noisy family parties that forage together, constantly chattering and communicating.
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