Puff-throated Babbler (Pellorneum ruficeps) झाड़ी फुतकी - Birds Around Me 0267
The Puff-throated Babbler, known in Hindi as झाड़ी फुतकी, is a charming little bird of India’s forests and scrublands. Its secretive nature and distinctive puffed throat display make it a fascinating member of the babbler family. Puff-throated Babbler (Pellorneum ruficeps) झाड़ी फुतकी Jabalpur, April 2025 This small bird measures about 16–18 cm in length. It has warm brown upperparts, a chestnut crown, and a buff eyebrow stripe that gives it a gentle expression. The underparts are whitish with bold streaks, and the throat is pure white—often puffed out when calling, which gives the species its English name. Its plumage blends perfectly with leaf litter and undergrowth, making it hard to spot. Puff-throated Babbler (Pellorneum ruficeps) झाड़ी फुतकी Jabalpur, April 2025 The Puff-throated Babbler is widely distributed across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia. In India, it is found in scrub, moist forests, bamboo thickets, and hilly regions, especi...