Black-faced Babbler
Turdoides melanops
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Leiothrichidae
Black-faced Babbler.
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Turdoides melanops
Category
birds
Family
Leiothrichidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 77 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-faced 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 40%; fruit 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Botswana
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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