Afghan Babbler
NameAfghan Babbler
Common NameAfghan Babbler
Scientific NameTurdoides huttoni
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsOverall dull sandy-brown to grey-brown, heavily streaked with darker brown on the crown, mantle, and breast. The underparts are paler, and it possesses a long, graduated tail. The bill is dark and the legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, chattering, and scolding calls, often given in chorus by a flock. They also produce various contact and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in arid and semi-arid regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran, with some disjunct populations.
Identifying FeaturesDull streaked brown plumage, Long graduated tail, Social behavior in flocks, Chattering calls, Inhabits arid scrubland
Description
A medium-sized babbler characterized by its drab brown, streaked plumage and long tail. These social birds are typically found foraging in small flocks in arid and semi-arid scrublands.
