Often seen in the backyard, these birds are gregarious in nature and forage in small groups of six to ten birds, a habit that has given them the popular name of Seven Sisters. The Jungle Babbler is a common resident breeding bird in most parts of the Indian Subcontinent and is often seen in gardens within large cities as well as in forested areas. This species, like most babblers, is non-migratory, and has short rounded wings and a weak flight. When foraging, some birds take up a high vantage point and act as sentinels. They are known to gather and mob potential predators such as snakes.
Loading contexts...
