Mestimalia (Mixornis) are native to tropical regions of southern and southeastern Asia. They vary in size and color, but are characterized by a "soft, fluffy plumage." This bird, the Pin-striped tit-babbler (Mixornis gularis), also known as the Yellow-breasted babbler, is one of the smaller ones (11-14 cm). It has a wide distribution but is often overlooked because it is shy, its colors are dull, and it mainly moves in the undergrowth when foraging.