Pellorneum pyrrogenys
Temminck's Babbler (Pellorneum pyrrogenys) is a rather secretive, small-to-medium-sized Old World babbler, measuring approximately 15-16 cm in length and weighing around 18-24 grams. Its plumage is generally warm rufous-brown on the upperparts, contrasting with a distinctive rich rufous crown and a prominent, pale buffy-white supercilium that extends from the lore to behind the eye. The ear coverts are greyish, blending into the plain, off-white throat and breast which may show faint streakin...
Primarily inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland and hill primary and mature secondary evergreen broadleaf forests, often near streams or damp areas. Found at elevations typically below 1,000 meters, but occasionally up to 1,500 meters.
Feeds primarily on insects and other small invertebrates, including beetles, ants, and spiders. Forages by gleaning prey from leaf litter and low vegetation on the forest floor.
Temminck's Babbler is a highly secretive and terrestrial species, spending most of its day foraging stealthily on the forest floor, often in leaf litter. It exhibits a diurnal activity pattern, active from dawn to dusk, and typically roosts in dense vegetation low to the ground. Foraging involves...
Temminck's Babbler is a resident species endemic to the Sundaic region of Southeast Asia, specifically found on the island of Borneo and the Palawan island group in the Philippines. On Borneo, it is widespread across both Malaysian and Indonesian territories, occurring in appropriate lowland and ...
Least Concern
- Temminck's Babbler is named after Coenraad Jacob Temminck, a prominent Dutch zoologist and ornithologist who described many bird species. - Despite its striking head pattern, it is notoriously difficult to observe, often remaining hidden in dense undergrowth, making its calls crucial for identi...