Black-crowned barwing  (Actinodura sodangorum)

In contrast with most other species within the babbler family (Timalidae), which tend to be highly gregarious (6), sightings of the black-crowned barwing have been of single birds or pairs (2) (5). It is most often observed foraging high up in the canopy, appearing to glean insects off the leaves of smaller branches, but also along larger moss covered branches and around the bases of tree trunks (3) (5). To date, nothing is known of its breeding behaviour, and aside from possible short seasonal movements, it appears to remain resident in one locality throughout the year (5).