Bare-headed Babbler vs Pin-striped Tit-babbler

Melanocichla calva compared with Mixornis gularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bare-headed Babbler Pin-striped Tit-babbler
Scientific Name Melanocichla calva Mixornis gularis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Timaliidae Timaliidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.3 cm (4.4 in)
Weight 13.35 g (0.47 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bare-headed Babbler only

None

Pin-striped Tit-babbler only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bare-headed Babbler

Least Concern

Pin-striped Tit-babbler

About These Birds

Bare-headed Babbler

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.

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