Grey-headed Babbler
A species of Typical Tree Babblers Scientific name : Stachyris poliocephala Genus : Typical Tree Babblers
Grey-headed Babbler, A species of Typical Tree Babblers
Botanical name: Stachyris poliocephala
Genus: Typical Tree Babblers
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The grey-headed babbler (Stachyris poliocephala) is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Grey-headed Babbler primarily consumes insects such as beetles and locustids, along with caterpillars, and occasionally fruit. Grey-headed Babbler forages in the forest from ground level to the canopy, sifting through dead leaves in undergrowth and trees.
Habitat
Grey-headed Babbler thrives in a variety of forested environments primarily throughout Southeast Asia. These birds are found in dense evergreen forests, both primary and secondary, as well as areas that have been subject to light logging. Grey-headed Babbler also adapts to habitats including upland heath forests and bamboo thickets, as well as in overgrown rubber and Albizia plantations.
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
Grey-headed Babbler