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Rufous Limestone Babbler
Gypsophila calcicola
Rufous Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila calcicola) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Rufous Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila calcicola) is a member of the Pellorneidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 27 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pellorneidae Ground Babblers
- Genus Gypsophila
- Species calcicola
Quick facts
- Weight
- 27 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pellorneidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Vulnerable
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous Limestone Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Rufous Limestone Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila calcicola) is a species of bird in the Pellorneidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR c Thailand.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 27 g, with a wing length of about 8 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous Limestone Babbler?
The Rufous Limestone Babbler is a small bird that weighs around 27 g.
Where does the Rufous Limestone Babbler live?
The Rufous Limestone Babbler is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR c Thailand, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Rufous Limestone Babbler belong to?
The Rufous Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila calcicola) belongs to the Pellorneidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous Limestone Babbler eat?
The Rufous Limestone Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rufous Limestone Babbler migrate?
The Rufous Limestone Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous Limestone Babbler endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Rufous Limestone Babbler make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous Limestone Babbler — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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