Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Rufous babbler
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
Medium-sized babbler, about 22–24 cm in length. Entirely rufous-brown plumage with a slightly paler throat and breast; long tail and strong legs adapted for terrestrial foraging. Sexes look alike.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species, non-migratory. Found year-round within its restricted range in southern India.
Migrate to:
Does not migrate; largely sedentary within its habitat range.
Breeding season:
Breeds mainly during the southwest monsoon, from April to September. Builds cup-shaped nests in shrubs or small trees.
Breed in:
Occurs in the hills and lower slopes of the Western Ghats of southern India, including parts of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Habitat:
Prefers moist deciduous and evergreen forests, forest edges, and shrubby hillsides up to 1,500 m elevation. Often seen in noisy flocks moving through undergrowth.
Diet:
Feeds mainly on insects, spiders, and small invertebrates; occasionally eats berries and seeds. Forages mostly on or near the ground in groups.
