Collared Babbler
A species of White-headed Ground Babblers Scientific name : Gampsorhynchus torquatus Genus : White-headed Ground Babblers
Collared Babbler, A species of White-headed Ground Babblers
Botanical name: Gampsorhynchus torquatus
Genus: White-headed Ground Babblers
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Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij
Description
The collared babbler (Gampsorhynchus torquatus) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
24 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Collared Babbler primarily consumes invertebrates, typically foraging in the lower and midstorey with a particular preference for bamboo environments. Collared Babbler is social and vocal, often found feeding in noisy groups.
Habitat
The collared Babbler typically inhabits evergreen broadleaf forests, including secondary growth areas, and often associates with scrub and long grasses on the periphery of these forests. A particular affinity has been noted for regions with bamboo thickets, found within broader tropical or subtropical environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij