Scaly-crowned Babbler
A species of Malacopteron Babblers Scientific name : Malacopteron cinereum Genus : Malacopteron Babblers
Scaly-crowned Babbler, A species of Malacopteron Babblers
Botanical name: Malacopteron cinereum
Genus: Malacopteron Babblers
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Description General Info
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Description
The scaly-crowned babbler (Malacopteron cinereum) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Scaly-crowned Babbler primarily consumes invertebrates such as beetles, locustids, ants, grubs, and spiders, complementing their diet with fruits. They forage actively and noisily in mid-level vegetation, occasionally going near the ground in search of food.
Habitat
The scaly-crowned Babbler typically inhabits primary evergreen broadleaf forests and areas of secondary growth. These birds are also found in coastal swamp-forests, upland heath forests known as kerangas, and selectively logged forests. They are generally associated with lowland forest terrains, including alluvial terraces and floodplains, and can occasionally be found in open coastal forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Jungle babblers Genus
Malacopteron Babblers Species
Scaly-crowned Babbler 
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