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Bare-headed Babbler
Melanocichla calva
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Least Concern
Family
Timaliidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Bare-headed Babbler is a secretive babbler of the family Timaliidae found in the lowland forests of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo. It is distinguished by its striking bald head with bare skin, a unique feature among babblers. It forages on or near the forest floor in dense undergrowth, feeding on insects and other invertebrates.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Timaliidae |
| Genus | Melanocichla |
| Species | Melanocichla calva |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bare-headed Babbler endangered?
The Bare-headed Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What order and family does the Bare-headed Babbler belong to?
The Bare-headed Babbler (Melanocichla calva) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Timaliidae.
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