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Blackcap Babbler

Turdoides reinwardtii

Least Concern
Envergadura
22,9 cm
Peso
80,1875 g
Familia
Leiothrichidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Blackcap Babbler (Turdoides reinwardtii) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae, within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.9 cm and a weight of 80.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Blackcap Babbler is a medium-sized, gregarious babbler of sub-Saharan West and Central African woodland and savanna, with adults showing a distinctive black cap, white face, and brown-streaked underparts. It inhabits dense shrubs, forest edges, and thickets, often near water. It is highly social, moving in noisy chattering groups and feeding on insects, berries, and small fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 22,9 cm 9.0 in
Peso 80,1875 g 2.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Leiothrichidae
Genus Turdoides
Especies Turdoides reinwardtii

Distribution

Blackcap Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Blackcap Babbler endangered?
The Blackcap Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blackcap Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Blackcap Babbler?
The Blackcap Babbler has a wingspan of 22.9 cm, weight of 80.1875 g.
What order and family does the Blackcap Babbler belong to?
The Blackcap Babbler (Turdoides reinwardtii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Leiothrichidae.

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