Chestnut-crowned Babbler

A cooperatively breeding bird living in social groups ranging from three to approximately twenty birds. Usually one breeding female within the group but in large social groups that are beginning to fraction a subordinate female may also breed within the territory.

The Chestnut-crowned Babbler is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Chestnut-crowned Babbler is a medium-sized dark brown-grey bird with a white throat and white-tipped tail and a rather long and down-curved bill. Like other babblers, it has a distinct white eye stripe but can be identified by the distinctive chestnut colouring on its head (crown and nape) and two white stripes on the wing coverts. It has short rounded wings and a long tail with a rounded tip. It is a very active bird that participates in noisy social activity. More

The Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus ruficeps) is a species of bird in the Pomatostomidae family. It is endemic to Australia. A cooperatively breeding bird living in social groups ranging from three to approximately twenty birds. Usually one breeding female within the group but in large social groups that are beginning to fraction a subordinate female may also breed within the territory. Chestnut-crowned Babbler eulo95. More

* Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus ruficeps) Pair in garden, early morning. More

Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomastomatus ruficeps) filmed at Eulo Bore, SW Queensland, Australia in April 1995 using Canon EX1 Hi8 (Analogue) Video-Camera. Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomastomatus ruficeps) filmed at Eulo Bore, SW Queensland, Australia in April 1995 using Canon EX1 Hi8 (Analogue) ...all » Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomastomatus ruficeps) filmed at Eulo Bore, SW Queensland, Australia in April 1995 using Canon EX1 Hi8 (Analogue) Video-Camera.« Download video - iPod/PSPDownload is starting. Save file to your computer. More

The Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus ruficeps) is endemic to Australia. They usually form social groups ranging from three to approximately twenty birds. Usually one breeding female within the group but in large social groups that are beginning to fraction a subordinate female may also breed within the territory. - Photo, Video and/or Article contributions are welcome! Please click here for info The Avianweb strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information; however, mistakes do happen. More

Post Re: Chestnut-crowned BabblerGreat shot Gerard, nice and sharp and typical pose. More

The Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus ruficeps), is a species of bird in the Pomatostomidae family. It is endemic to Australia. More

Chestnut-crowned Babbler to Redthroat (43 species). Each species is announced by common name. Sound Guide Announced Add to shopping basketCassette £9.95 UK & EU (£8. More