Puff-throated babbler

Pellorneum capistratum

The Puff-throated babbler (Pellorneum capistratum) is a small, secretive bird found in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets of tropical and subtropical forests in South and Southeast Asia. This species is known for its distinctive puff-throated call and is often heard before it is seen. The Puff-throated babbler has a mottled brown plumage with a white throat and distinctive puff-like feathers on its throat. It forages on the forest floor for insects, small invertebrates, and seeds. This species is known for its skulking behavior and is often difficult to observe due to its secretive nature.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets