Near ThreatenedRareInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 17 g
About the Sooty-capped Babbler
The sooty-capped babbler is a member of the family Pellorneidae. It occurs in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, and Singapore.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Scaly-crowned BabblerMalacopteron cinereumThe scaly-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
Moustached BabblerMalacopteron magnirostreThe moustached babbler is 18 cm (7.1 in) long and weighs between 16–25 g (0.56–0.88 oz).
Rufous-crowned BabblerMalacopteron magnumThe rufous-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
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