Black Babbler vs Chestnut-capped Babbler
Melanocichla lugubris compared with Timalia pileata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Babbler | Chestnut-capped Babbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanocichla lugubris | Timalia pileata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Timaliidae | Timaliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 87.45 g (3.08 oz) | 19.0 g (0.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Babbler
Least Concern
Chestnut-capped 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.