Social organization and feeding of the Rufous Babbler Pomatostomus isidori

Abstract

Pomatostomus isidori appears to behave simllarfy to Australian babblers, i.e. it forms permanent flocks that hold territories and roosts communally; the flock uses one nest at a time and all members of the flock appear to build the nest and feed young. The flock feeds as a unit and mainly frequents the lower understorey of rainforest. Pomatostomus isidori associates more often than not with other species, including three that mimic its coloration and calls. The species seem very sensitive to human activity.