Bare-headed Babbler vs Chevron-breasted Babbler

Melanocichla calva compared with Stachyris roberti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bare-headed Babbler Chevron-breasted Babbler
Scientific Name Melanocichla calva Stachyris roberti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Timaliidae Timaliidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 14.9 cm (5.9 in)
Weight 36.0 g (1.27 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bare-headed Babbler only

None

Chevron-breasted Babbler only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bare-headed Babbler

Near Threatened

Chevron-breasted 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.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family