Black-lored Babbler
NameBlack-lored Babbler
Common NameBlack-lored Babbler
Scientific NameTurdoides melanops
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly mottled brown, appearing scaly on the head and breast due to pale feather edges. A distinctive black mask extends from the bill through the lores and around the eye, contrasting with a pale, often whitish or yellowish, iris.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its noisy and varied vocalizations, including harsh chattering, scolding calls, and a characteristic 'churr-churr' alarm call. It often calls in chorus with its group members.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and southern Africa, with its range extending across parts of Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying Featuresblack facial mask, pale iris, mottled brown plumage, social behavior, noisy calls
Description
A medium-sized, social babbler characterized by its mottled brown plumage and a striking black mask covering the lores and eyes. It typically forages in noisy groups on the ground or in low vegetation, often found in dry woodlands and savannas.
