About the Puff-throated Babbler
The puff-throated babbler or spotted babbler is a species of passerine bird found in Asia. They are found in scrub and moist forest mainly in hilly regions. They forage in small groups on the forest floor, turning around leaf litter to find their prey and usually staying low in the undergrowth where they can be hard to spot. However, they have loud and distinct calls, including a morning song, contact and alarm calls. It is the type species of the genus Pellorneum which may, however, currently include multiple lineages.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Pellorneum ruficeps |
| Species Codes | putbab1, PTBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puff-throated Babbler belong to?
The Puff-throated Babbler (Pellorneum ruficeps) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puff-throated Babbler?
The puff-throated babbler or spotted babbler is a species of passerine bird found in Asia. They are found in scrub and moist forest mainly in hilly regions. They forage in small groups on the forest floor, turning around leaf litter to find their prey and usually staying low in the undergrowth where...
Where can I report a Puff-throated Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Puff-throated Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code putbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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