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Bare-cheeked Babbler

Turdoides gymnogenys

Least Concern
Envergure
21,8 cm
Poids
75,66666666666667 g
Famille
Leiothrichidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Bare-cheeked Babbler (Turdoides gymnogenys) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.8 cm and a weight of 75.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Bare-cheeked Babbler is a social babbler of the family Leiothrichidae found in dry woodland and thornbush in southwestern Africa, particularly Namibia and Angola. Weighing about 75.7g with a wingspan of 21.8cm, it has distinctive bare skin around the eyes. It travels in noisy groups and feeds on insects, berries, and small vertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 21,8 cm 8.6 in
Poids 75,66666666666667 g 2.67 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Leiothrichidae
Genus Turdoides
Espèces Turdoides gymnogenys

Distribution

Bare-cheeked Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bare-cheeked Babbler endangered?
The Bare-cheeked Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bare-cheeked Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
How big is the Bare-cheeked Babbler?
The Bare-cheeked Babbler has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 75.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Bare-cheeked Babbler belong to?
The Bare-cheeked Babbler (Turdoides gymnogenys) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Leiothrichidae.

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