Grey-breasted Babbler
Malacopteron albogulare
The Grey-breasted Babbler (Malacopteron albogulare) is a legendary ground babbler found in 3 countries, weighing about 17 g. The grey-breasted babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
About the Grey-breasted Babbler
The grey-breasted babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. 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: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Grey-breasted Babbler look like?
- The grey-breasted babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
- How big is a Grey-breasted Babbler?
- The Grey-breasted Babbler is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-breasted Babbler?
- The Grey-breasted Babbler occurs in 3 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-breasted Babbler?
- The Grey-breasted Babbler is most easily confused with the Melodious Babbler, the Rufous-crowned Babbler and the Moustached Babbler.
- Is the Grey-breasted Babbler endangered?
- The Grey-breasted Babbler is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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