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Sooty-capped Babbler
Malacopteron affine
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
14.4 cm
Weight
17.533333333333335 g
Family
Pellorneidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Sooty-capped Babbler (Malacopteron affine) is a bird species in the family Pellorneidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 17.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 17.533333333333335 g | 0.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pellorneidae |
| Genus | Malacopteron |
| Species | Malacopteron affine |
Distribution
Sooty-capped Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sooty-capped Babbler endangered?
The Sooty-capped Babbler has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Sooty-capped Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Sooty-capped Babbler?
The Sooty-capped Babbler has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 17.533333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Sooty-capped Babbler belong to?
The Sooty-capped Babbler (Malacopteron affine) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pellorneidae.
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