Abbott's Babbler

Abbott's Babbler

Malacocincla abbotti

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.6 cm
Weight
28.333333333333332 g
Family
Pellorneidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

Abbott's Babbler is a small passerine of South and Southeast Asian forests, weighing around 28g with a 15cm wingspan. It skulks in dense undergrowth, foraging quietly near the ground for insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.6 cm 5.7 in
Weight 28.333333333333332 g 1.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 11 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Pellorneidae
Genus Malacocincla
Species Malacocincla abbotti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Abbott's Babbler endangered?
The Abbott's Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abbott's Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 11 days.
How big is the Abbott's Babbler?
The Abbott's Babbler has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 28.333333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Abbott's Babbler belong to?
The Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pellorneidae.

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