Black-capped Babbler
Pellorneum nigrocapitatum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pellorneum-nigrocapitatum"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Babbler (Pellorneum nigrocapitatum) is a bird species in the family Pellorneidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.5 cm and a weight of 29 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
The Black-capped Babbler is a secretive, ground-dwelling babbler of lowland rainforests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, with a distinctive black cap contrasting with its olive-brown back and buff underparts. It inhabits dense forest undergrowth, often near streams, feeding on insects, small invertebrates, and fallen seeds on the forest floor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Peso | 29,0 g | 1.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Tamanho da postura
2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Pellorneidae |
| Genus | Pellorneum |
| Espécies | Pellorneum nigrocapitatum |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pellorneidae family