Ashy-fronted Babbler

Ashy-fronted Babbler

Argya cinereifrons

Vulnerable
Poids
70,0 g
Famille
Leiothrichidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Ashy-fronted Babbler is a Vulnerable babbler endemic to Sri Lanka, inhabiting scrub jungle and forest edges in the lowlands. Weighing about 70g, it has a distinctive ashy-grey forehead and is typically found in noisy social groups. Habitat loss and fragmentation pose major threats to this island endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 70,0 g 2.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Leiothrichidae
Genus Argya
Espèces Argya cinereifrons

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Foire aux questions

Is the Ashy-fronted Babbler endangered?
The Ashy-fronted Babbler has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Ashy-fronted Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days.
How big is the Ashy-fronted Babbler?
The Ashy-fronted Babbler has a weight of 70.0 g.
What order and family does the Ashy-fronted Babbler belong to?
The Ashy-fronted Babbler (Argya cinereifrons) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Leiothrichidae.

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