Horsfield's Babbler
Malacocincla sepiaria
The Horsfield's Babbler (Malacocincla sepiaria) is a rare ground babbler found in 4 countries, weighing about 26 g. Horsfield's babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
About the Horsfield's Babbler
Horsfield's babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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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 Horsfield's Babbler look like?
- Horsfield's babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
- How big is a Horsfield's Babbler?
- The Horsfield's Babbler is a small sized bird weighing about 26 g.
- Where can you see a Horsfield's Babbler?
- The Horsfield's Babbler occurs in 4 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Horsfield's Babbler?
- The Horsfield's Babbler is most easily confused with the Abbott's Babbler.
- Is the Horsfield's Babbler endangered?
- The Horsfield's Babbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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