Rufous-crowned Babbler
Malacopteron magnum
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The rufous-crowned babbler (Malacopteron magnum) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-crowned babbler
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
