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Black-browed Babbler
Malacocincla perspicillata
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
17,4 cm
Peso
25,5 g
Familia
Pellorneidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The Black-browed Babbler is a Near Threatened species long considered one of the world's most mysterious birds, known only from a 19th-century specimen until its rediscovery in Borneo in 2020. It is a plain brown babbler with a distinctive dark eye-stripe, inhabiting forest understory. Its extreme rarity and secretive nature make it one of the most sought-after birds in Southeast Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,4 cm | 6.9 in |
| Peso | 25,5 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familia | Pellorneidae |
| Genus | Malacocincla |
| Especies | Malacocincla perspicillata |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black-browed Babbler endangered?
The Black-browed Babbler has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Black-browed Babbler?
The Black-browed Babbler has a wingspan of 17.4 cm, weight of 25.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-browed Babbler belong to?
The Black-browed Babbler (Malacocincla perspicillata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pellorneidae.
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