The Rufous Babbler is a small, gregarious bird found in the Western Ghats of India. It has warm brown plumage and a long, graduated tail. This babbler inhabits dense undergrowth and forests, often seen in noisy flocks. It feeds on insects, seeds, and fruits. The Rufous Babbler is known for its constant chatter and social behavior, often foraging in groups. It builds cup-shaped nests in low vegetation, using grass and leaves. The bird’s vocalizations and flocking behavior make it a prominent feature of its forest habitat.

Systematic position

• Domain : Eukaryota
• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Chordata
• Subphylum : Vertebrata
• Class : Aves
• Order : Passeriformes
• Family : Leiothrichidae
• Genus : Turdoides
• Species       : T. subrufus