Black-throated Babbler
A species of Typical Tree Babblers Scientific name : Stachyris nigricollis Genus : Typical Tree Babblers
Black-throated Babbler, A species of Typical Tree Babblers
Botanical name: Stachyris nigricollis
Genus: Typical Tree Babblers
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Description
The black-throated babbler (Stachyris nigricollis) is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Black-throated Babbler primarily consumes invertebrates such as beetles, foraging in low vegetation by gleaning from foliage. Its specialized diet includes unique dietary behaviors specific to its species.
Habitat
The black-throated Babbler typically inhabits undergrowth and edges of primary and secondary evergreen forests, including areas affected by selective and heavy logging. It is also found in various types of swamp forests, such as freshwater, peat, and occasionally tidal. The black-throated Babbler appears to be more numerous in logged regions and reverting plantations, including overgrown rubber and oil-palm plantations, as well as Albizia plantation scrubs. Its presence is occasional in riverine swamp forests and kerangas forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world babblers Genus
Typical Tree Babblers Species
Black-throated Babbler