The Chestnut-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus ruficeps) is a species of bird in the Pomatostomidae family. It is endemic to Australia.

A cooperatively breeding bird living in social groups ranging from three to approximately twenty birds. Usually one breeding female within the group but in large social groups that are beginning to fraction a subordinate female may also breed within the territory.

Eulo Bore, SW Queensland, Australia