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Photo by James Eaton
Bagan, Central Myanmar, November 2008

Alternative name: Burmese Babbler

Turdoides gularis

[edit] Identification

With 25 - 27cm a quite large Turdoides-babbler:

• White breast and throat
• Dark-streaked above
• Buffy-rufous belly
• Very long tail

Sexes are similar.

[edit] Distribution

Endemic to central and south Myanmar. Resident species, common in its small range.

[edit] Taxonomy

Monotypic.
This species is sometimes placed in genus Argya.

[edit] Habitat

Found in dry zones: scrub and bushes in semi-desert areas, thorn hedges, thickets, edge of cultivation. Often close to habitation.

[edit] Behaviour

Feeds on insects.
Forages mainly on the ground in small groups (usually seven birds).
Breeding season almost all year with a peak from March to May. The nest is a cup made of grass, twigs and roots. It's placed in a bush, a hedge or even in trelliswork on house verandas.

[edit] References

1. Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422

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