Abbott's Babbler

Malacocincla abbotti

Abbott's babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is widely distributed along the Himalayas in South Asia and extending into the forests of Southeast Asia. They are short-tailed and stout birds which forage in pairs in dense undergrowth close to the ground and their presence is indicated by their distinctive calls.

Scientific name

Malacocincla abbotti

Family

Ground Babblers and Allies

IUCN status

LC