This is a Chestnut-winged babbler, a relatively small (12.5-13.5 cm) babbler. As the name suggests, it is chestnut brown on the wings and tail. The head and breast, however, are bluish-gray. The bill is dark and thin, and a light blue eye ring is visible around the eye. This species is found in evergreen forest, in both primary and secondary forest, up to 800 meters altitude. The bird appears in small groups that methodically search the foliage for insects or small berries and fruits.