Bare-cheeked Babbler
Turdoides gymnogenys
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The Bare-cheeked Babbler is a social babbler of the family Leiothrichidae found in dry woodland and thornbush in southwestern Africa, particularly Namibia and Angola. Weighing about 75.7g with a wingspan of 21.8cm, it has distinctive bare skin around the eyes. It travels in noisy groups and feeds on insects, berries, and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 75.66666666666667 g | 2.67 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Leiothrichidae |
| Genus | Turdoides |
| Species | Turdoides gymnogenys |
Distribution
Bare-cheeked Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Leiothrichidae family