Bornean Wren-Babbler
Ptilocichla leucogrammica
The Bornean Wren-Babbler (Ptilocichla leucogrammica) is a legendary ground babbler found in 2 countries, weighing about 33 g. The Bornean wren-babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.



About the Bornean Wren-Babbler
The Bornean wren-babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Bornean Wren-Babbler look like?
- The Bornean wren-babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
- How big is a Bornean Wren-Babbler?
- The Bornean Wren-Babbler is a small sized bird weighing about 33 g.
- Where can you see a Bornean Wren-Babbler?
- The Bornean Wren-Babbler occurs in 2 countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Bornean Wren-Babbler?
- The Bornean Wren-Babbler is most easily confused with the Falcated Wren-Babbler and the Striated Wren-Babbler.
- Is the Bornean Wren-Babbler endangered?
- The Bornean Wren-Babbler is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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