African Hill Babbler
Sylvia abyssinica
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Sylviidae
African Hill Babbler.
A
Sylvia abyssinica
Category
birds
Family
Sylviidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 18.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african hill babbler in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 80%, understorey foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; fruit 20%; seeds 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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