Brown-capped Babbler

Brown-capped BabblerThis babbler is endemic to Sri Lanka. It inhabits forest, well-wooded areas, and thick undergrowth, and is absent from the extremely dry north and southeast according to the local species account.What does it look like?Larger than a House Sparrow, it has deep gray-brown upperparts, rusty-orange underparts, and a distinctive dark brown cap.How does it live?This babbler is endemic to Sri Lanka. It inhabits forest, well-wooded areas, and thick undergrowth, and is absent from the extremely dry north and southeast according to the local species account.Usually in pairs, it searches through undergrowth and low canopy, rustling dry leaf litter for insects and worms. It walks as well as hops and is secretive.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.