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Pellorneum malaccense
Diet
Invertebrates
Habitat
Forest floor
Range
Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Clutch size
2 eggs (typical for Pellorneum)
Incubation period
About 14–16 days (typical for Pellorneum)
Size
Small (13–14cm)
Wingspan
~17–19cm
Weight
~18–22g
A small, compact babbler with a notably short tail and warm brown plumage, found on and near the forest floor.
Forages in leaf litter for invertebrates, generally solitary or in pairs, staying close to the ground in dense understorey.