The rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler (Erythrogenys erythrogenys ) is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae native to South-East Asia.
The species is olive-brown above with rusty coluring on the sides of the face, head, thighs, and flanks. The belly is mostly white. Sexes are alike. The beak is long and decurved in a scimitar shape.
The bird feeds mostly on the forest floor and in low canopy, forming small groups. Food items include insects, grubs and seeds. Calls consist of a mellow, fluty whistle, a two-noted "CUE..PE...CUE..pe " call followed by single note replay by mate, guttural alarm calls and a liquid contact note. The species is generally quite noisy.
