Yellow-billed Babbler

A gregarious and noisy species endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka. Very similar to Jungle Babbler, with which it is often confused. On Yellow-billed Babbler, note the pale spot in front of the eyes and a pale crown that contrast with the dark throat and cheeks, giving it a pale capped and blank-faced appearance. Also note pale blue eyes and a pale base to the tail. Prefers drier habitats than the Jungle Babbler, though they can sometimes be seen in the same vicinity.

The yellow-billed babbler is a common resident breeding bird in Sri Lanka and southern India. Its habitat is scrub, cultivation and garden land. This species, like most babblers, is not migratory, and has short rounded wings and a weak flight and is usually seen calling and foraging in groups.

Yellow-billed Babbler is an omnivore that feeds on insects, spiders, small fruits, grains, nectar and the occasional lizard or scraps of food from human habitations