Southern Pied Babbler
Turdoides bicolor
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Leiothrichidae
Southern Pied Babbler.
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Turdoides bicolor
Category
birds
Family
Leiothrichidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 78.3 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern pied babbler in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, understorey foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
ZimbabweSafety 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.