Arabian Babbler vs Hinde's Babbler

Argya squamiceps compared with Turdoides hindei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Arabian Babbler Hinde's Babbler
Scientific Name Argya squamiceps Turdoides hindei
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Leiothrichidae Leiothrichidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 22.0 cm (8.7 in) 20.2 cm (8.0 in)
Weight 73.5 g (2.59 oz) 67.5 g (2.38 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Arabian Babbler only

Hinde's Babbler only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Arabian Babbler

Vulnerable

Hinde's Babbler

About These Birds

Arabian Babbler

The Arabian Babbler is a social passerine from the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula and nearby areas, weighing about 73 grams with a wingspan near 22 cm. It lives in cooperative family groups that defend territories together and assist in raising young, making it a classic subject of cooperative breeding research. Its sandy-brown scaly plumage blends well with the rocky desert and scrub it inhabits.

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