Bare-cheeked Babbler
NameBare-cheeked Babbler
Common NameBare-cheeked Babbler
Scientific NameTurdoides gymnogenys
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsWhite crown and nape, contrasting with a bare yellow patch around the eye and dark lores. The upperparts, wings, and tail are dull brown, while the throat and underparts are whitish, often with a buff wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallNoisy, chattering calls, often given in groups. Includes harsh, scolding 'churr' notes and various babbling sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia.
Identifying FeaturesBare yellow facial skin, White crown, Dark lores, Dull brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Noisy group behavior
Description
A medium-sized babbler characterized by its distinctive bare yellow facial skin and contrasting white crown. It has dull brown upperparts and whitish underparts, often found foraging in noisy groups on the ground.
