Points

10

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Leiothrichidae

Arrow-marked Babbler.

A

Turdoides jardineii

Category

birds

Family

Leiothrichidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 78.2 g (EltonTraits).

Points

10 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding arrow-marked babbler in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, ground foraging 50%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; seeds 10%; nectar 10%; fruit 10%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Botswana flagBotswanaZimbabwe flagZimbabweZambia flagZambiaMozambique flagMozambiqueMalawi flagMalawiAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.