Short-tailed Babbler

Pellorneum malaccense

Family: Ground Babblers and Allies · Status: Uncommon resident · Size: 13.5–15.5 cm · Conservation: Near Threatened

Range

Occurs across the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.

Identification

Adult has short tail, black moustachial, grey ear-coverts, white throat, and long pink feet. Juvenile resembles adult but has browner head-sides.

Habitat

Tropical moist lowland forests.

Behaviour

Forages in the understorey and on the forest floor for insects.