Black Babbler vs Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler
Melanocichla lugubris compared with Pomatorhinus melanurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Babbler | Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanocichla lugubris | Pomatorhinus melanurus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Timaliidae | Timaliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 87.45 g (3.08 oz) | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Babbler
Least Concern
Sri Lanka Scimitar-babbler
About These Birds
Black Babbler
The Black Babbler is a large, entirely dark babbler of the rainforest understory in West and Central Africa. It has entirely glossy black plumage and forages in small noisy groups on the forest floor and in dense undergrowth, feeding on insects, seeds, and small fruits. It is more often heard than seen.