The Striped Tit-babbler is a small, active species named for its fine streaking on the crown and back, resembling a tit. It is a common and widespread resident of forests and scrubland.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Inhabits evergreen and deciduous forests, secondary growth, and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for its fine streaking on the upperparts and active movements. It's often found in mixed-species foraging flocks, flitting through the mid-story and undergrowth. Listen for its high-pitched, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. Most active during early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Inhabits evergreen and deciduous forests, secondary growth, and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for its fine streaking on the upperparts and active movements. It's often found in mixed-species foraging flocks, flitting through the mid-story and undergrowth. Listen for its high-pitched, often repeated calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. Most active during early morning and late afternoon.
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Its 'tit-babbler' name reflects its agile, tit-like movements through vegetation, often foraging acrobatically on slender branches.
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