Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler
Macronus ptilosus
The Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler (Macronus ptilosus) is a rare tree babblers, scimitar babblers, and alli found in 4 countries, weighing about 18 g. The fluffy-backed tit-babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
About the Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler
The fluffy-backed tit-babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. 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: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler look like?
- The fluffy-backed tit-babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
- How big is a Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler?
- The Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler?
- The Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler occurs in 4 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler?
- The Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler is most easily confused with the Brown Tit-Babbler.
- Is the Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler endangered?
- The Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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