Brunei Darussalam (B), Indonesia (B), Malaysia (B), Singapore (E), Thailand (B).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Habitat destruction throgh illegal logging and conversion to agriculture, and fires are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Usually pairs or small groups. Also mixed feeding flocks.
Voice
Song is a series of mellow whistles 'pu pu-pu-pu-pu-pu-pu-pu-pu-pu-pupup-pu...', with a slight pause after the first note, at an even pitch. Can be accompanied with churring notes from its mate.
Black-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigricollis) [XC86937]
by Eric Cannizzaro (Bornean Bird Conservation) from Ulu Segama, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia (song)
Black-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigricollis) [XC19593]
by Sander Pieterse & Ben Wielstra from Bala, Thailand (call)