Ashy-fronted Babbler

Ashy-fronted Babbler

Argya cinereifrons

Vulnerable
Weight
70.0 g
Family
Leiothrichidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Ashy-fronted Babbler is a Vulnerable babbler endemic to Sri Lanka, inhabiting scrub jungle and forest edges in the lowlands. Weighing about 70g, it has a distinctive ashy-grey forehead and is typically found in noisy social groups. Habitat loss and fragmentation pose major threats to this island endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 70.0 g 2.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days.

Clutch Size

3-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Leiothrichidae
Genus Argya
Species Argya cinereifrons

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ashy-fronted Babbler endangered?
The Ashy-fronted Babbler has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Ashy-fronted Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days.
How big is the Ashy-fronted Babbler?
The Ashy-fronted Babbler has a weight of 70.0 g.
What order and family does the Ashy-fronted Babbler belong to?
The Ashy-fronted Babbler (Argya cinereifrons) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Leiothrichidae.

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