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Blackcap Babbler

Turdoides reinwardtii

Least Concern
Envergure
22,9 cm
Poids
80,1875 g
Famille
Leiothrichidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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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
Envergure 22,9 cm 9.0 in
Poids 80,1875 g 2.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Blackcap Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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