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Sooty Babbler
Stachyris herberti
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.1 cm
Weight
29.0 g
Family
Timaliidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.1 cm | 5.6 in |
| Weight | 29.0 g | 1.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Timaliidae |
| Genus | Stachyris |
| Species | Stachyris herberti |
Distribution
Sooty Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sooty Babbler endangered?
The Sooty Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sooty Babbler?
The Sooty Babbler has a wingspan of 14.1 cm, weight of 29.0 g.
What order and family does the Sooty Babbler belong to?
The Sooty Babbler (Stachyris herberti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Timaliidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
Blackish-breasted Babbler
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Black-necklaced Scimitar-babbler
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Black-throated Babbler
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Near Threatened