Rufous-crowned Babbler
Malacopteron magnum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPellorneidae (Ground Babblers and Allies)
- GenusMalacopteron (Malacopteron Babblers)
- SpeciesMalacopteron magnum (Rufous-crowned Babbler)
About the Rufous-crowned Babbler
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. Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-crowned Babbler in Danum Valley Conservation Area
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 10 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 11 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-crowned Babbler in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-crowned Babbler sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 455 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-crowned Babbler in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
February has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-crowned Babbler in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.