Abbott’s Babbler – Bird Ecology Study Group

27 Apr 2023

Frugivory by Abbott’s Babbler Malacocincla abbotti olivacea

by Amar-Singh HSS | posted in: Abbott's Babbler, bird, Feeding-plants | 0

The Abbott’s Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti olivacea) is said to take insects and invertebrates. There is no mention of fruit (frugivory) in their diet. Wells (2007) notes one observation that suggests a fruit item may have been brought to nestlings. The … Continued

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