Chestnut-crowned Babbler

Pomatostomus ruficeps

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Pomatostomidae

About

The chestnut-crowned babbler is a medium-sized bird that is endemic to arid and semi-arid areas of south-eastern Australia. It is a member of the family Pomatostomidae, which comprises five species of Australo-Papuan babblers. All are boisterous and highly social, living in groups of up to 23 individuals that forage and breed communally. Other names include red-capped babbler, rufous-crowned babbler and chatterer.

Fun Fact

All are boisterous and highly social, living in groups of up to 23 individuals that forage and breed communally.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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