Chestnut-winged babbler

Montecincla jerdoni

The Chestnut-winged babbler (Montecincla jerdoni) is a small, secretive bird found in the forests of the Western Ghats in India. It is known for its distinctive chestnut-colored wings and a combination of brown, gray, and white plumage. This babbler is often heard before it is seen, as it forages for insects and small invertebrates in the undergrowth. It has a melodious song that is a characteristic sound of the forest. The Chestnut-winged babbler is primarily found in dense, moist evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, where it can be seen hopping and flitting through the lower levels of vegetation.

Habitat: Moist evergreen and semi-evergreen forests