Chestnut-faced Babbler

Chestnut-faced Babbler

Zosterornis whiteheadi

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Zosteropidae

About

The chestnut-faced babbler is a species of bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The species is generally found in mountain forests, generally above 1000 m. It has a wide range of habitats, frequenting broadleaf forests, moist mossy forests, pine forest, open forest, scrub and human modified habitat as well.

Fun Fact

It has a wide range of habitats, frequenting broadleaf forests, moist mossy forests, pine forest, open forest, scrub and human modified habitat as well.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in mountain forests, generally above 1000 m (although occasionally down to 100m).

Diet

Feeds on seeds, fruit, insects (particularly beetles) and spiders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance