Scaly-crowned Babbler

Scaly-crowned Babbler

Malacopteron cinereum

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Khao Luang National Park
5 Verified sightings at Khao Luang National Park From 2019 to 2026
833 Verified sightings across all 14 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Scaly-crowned Babbler

The scaly-crowned babbler (Malacopteron cinereum) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

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 →

Closest Relatives at Khao Luang National Park

Moustached Babbler
LC

Moustached Babbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Malacopteron magnirostre

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Rufous-crowned Babbler
NT

Rufous-crowned Babbler

🌙 Nocturnal Bird

Malacopteron magnum

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Black-capped Babbler
LC

Black-capped Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pellorneum capistratum

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Puff-throated Babbler
LC

Puff-throated Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pellorneum ruficeps

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Abbott's Babbler
LC

Abbott's Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Malacocincla abbotti

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Short-tailed Babbler
NT

Short-tailed Babbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pellorneum malaccense

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Brown Fulvetta
NT

Brown Fulvetta

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Alcippe brunneicauda

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Ferruginous Babbler

Ferruginous Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Trichastoma bicolor

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Buff-breasted Babbler
LC

Buff-breasted Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pellorneum tickelli

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Streaked Wren-Babbler

Streaked Wren-Babbler

Bird

Napothera brevicaudata

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Brown-cheeked Fulvetta
LC

Brown-cheeked Fulvetta

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Alcippe poioicephala

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Red-eyed Bulbul
LC

Red-eyed Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus brunneus

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely

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
~20%
2 Taman Negara National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
~10%
3 Way Kambas National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~10%
4 Gunung Leuser National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
~10%
5 Cuc Phuong National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
~10%
6 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
~10%
7 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
8 Khao Luang National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
9 Sepilok 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
10 Kinabalu Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
11 Tanjung Puting National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
12 Bako National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Insufficient data
13 Kerinci Seblat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
14 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Scaly-crowned Babbler in Khao Luang National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaly-crowned Babbler sighting in Khao Luang National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Scaly-crowned Babbler in Khao Luang National Park?

January has the highest sighting rate for Scaly-crowned Babbler in Khao Luang National Park in our monthly data.

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