White-chested Babbler

Pellorneum rostratum

Family: Ground Babblers and Allies · Status: Very rare resident · Size: 15–16.5 cm · Conservation: Near Threatened

Range

Resident of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.

Identification

Adult has narrow bill, cold brown upperparts and clean white underparts with grey-washed breast-sides. Juvenile looks similar to adult.

Habitat

Forest, swamp forest, and mangroves.

Behaviour

Feeds on small invertebrates taken from the forest floor, mainly in wet areas.