Black Babbler vs Bold-striped Tit-babbler
Melanocichla lugubris compared with Mixornis bornensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Babbler | Bold-striped Tit-babbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanocichla lugubris | Mixornis bornensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Timaliidae | Timaliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 12.5 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 87.45 g (3.08 oz) | 16.0 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Babbler
Least Concern
Bold-striped Tit-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.