Black-crowned Babbler vs Samoan White-eye
Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus compared with Zosterops samoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Babbler | Samoan White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus | Zosterops samoensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.9 cm (5.1 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 14.3 g (0.50 oz) | 10.6 g (0.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Babbler
Near Threatened
Samoan White-eye
About These Birds
Black-crowned Babbler
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.