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Black-crowned Babbler

Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.9 cm
Weight
14.3 g
Family
Zosteropidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-crowned Babbler is a distinctive babbler endemic to the Philippines, found in the forests of several Visayan islands, with a bold black cap and breast band contrasting with white underparts and chestnut brown upperparts. It inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland and montane forests. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates, foraging actively in the understory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.9 cm 5.1 in
Weight 14.3 g 0.50 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Zosteropidae (White-eyes)
Genus Sterrhoptilus
Species Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus

Distribution

Black-crowned Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-crowned Babbler endangered?
The Black-crowned Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-crowned Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-crowned Babbler?
The Black-crowned Babbler has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 14.3 g.
What order and family does the Black-crowned Babbler belong to?
The Black-crowned Babbler (Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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