Rufous Babbler

Argya subrufa

Least Concern

The Rufous Babbler is a social babbler or laughingthrush ally of the Western Ghats and Sri Lankan hill forests. It forages in pairs or noisy groups through undergrowth, leaf litter, scrub, or forest edge, picking insects, berries, seeds, and small fruits while keeping contact with varied calls.

Family

Leiothrichidae

Group

Laughingthrushes and Allies

Range

Rufous Babbler Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Western Ghats and Sri Lankan hill forests

Population

≈ 500K–5M

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