Arabian Babbler
Argya squamiceps
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The Arabian Babbler is a social passerine from the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula and nearby areas, weighing about 73 grams with a wingspan near 22 cm. It lives in cooperative family groups that defend territories together and assist in raising young, making it a classic subject of cooperative breeding research. Its sandy-brown scaly plumage blends well with the rocky desert and scrub it inhabits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.0 cm | 8.7 in |
| Weight | 73.5 g | 2.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-19 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Leiothrichidae |
| Genus | Argya |
| Species | Argya squamiceps |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Leiothrichidae family