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Rufous-capped Babbler

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Cyanoderma ruficeps

Basic stats

Habitat

Temperate forest with dense bushes or bamboo

Range

Eastern Himalayas through northern Southeast Asia to eastern China, Vietnam and Taiwan

Size

12cm

Weight

7–12g

The rufous-capped babbler is a small, pale-olive bird with a conspicuous bright-rufous crown and nape. It measures about 12cm and weighs 7–12g. Its range extends from the eastern Himalayas through northern Thailand and Laos to eastern China, Vietnam and Taiwan. The species inhabits temperate forest where dense bushes or bamboo provide low, concealing cover. The opened source uses Cyanoderma ruficeps, distinguishing it from similarly named taxa formerly placed in Stachyris. (Wikipedia, general species account)

Quick answers

What habitat does the Rufous-capped Babbler live in?
Temperate forest with dense bushes or bamboo
Where is the Rufous-capped Babbler found?
Eastern Himalayas through northern Southeast Asia to eastern China, Vietnam and Taiwan
How big is the Rufous-capped Babbler?
12cm
How much does the Rufous-capped Babbler weigh?
7–12g
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