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Blackcap Babbler

Turdoides reinwardtii

Least Concern
Envergadura
22,9 cm
Peso
80,1875 g
Família
Leiothrichidae
Ordem
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
Envergadura 22,9 cm 9.0 in
Peso 80,1875 g 2.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Leiothrichidae
Genus Turdoides
Espécies Turdoides reinwardtii

Distribution

Blackcap Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

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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