Image via Macaulay Library
Ferruginous Babbler
- Scientific name
- Pellorneum bicolor
- Family
- Pellorneidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Ferruginous Babbler (Pellorneum bicolor) is a passerine bird belonging to the family Pellorneidae, primarily native to the lowland forests of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its classification within the genus Pellorneum reflects its evolutionary lineage as a member of the diverse ground-babbler group, adapted specifically for life in the dense, shaded understory of tropical rainforests.
The species was formally described by nineteenth-century ornithologists who were cataloging the rich biodiversity of the Sundaic region. Its design is characterized by its rounded wings and rounded tail, physical traits that facilitate maneuverability within the cluttered forest floor environment. These birds are known for their skulking behavior, which made their initial discovery and subsequent study a challenging endeavor for early naturalists operating in Southeast Asia.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Ferruginous Babbler
Ferruginous Babbler is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Ferruginous Babbler on collecto.rs?
Ferruginous Babbler doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Ferruginous Babbler?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Ferruginous Babbler catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Ferruginous Babbler is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
