Dusky Babbler
NameDusky Babbler
Common NameDusky Babbler
Scientific NameArgya tenebrosa
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsOverall dull dark brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. Features a distinctive pale (whitish to yellowish-white) iris and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for harsh, chattering 'churr-churr-churr' or 'kek-kek-kek' calls, often given collectively by a group, along with various squeaky notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, specifically in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya, often in fragmented populations.
Identifying FeaturesDull dark brown plumage, Striking pale iris, Dark bill, Social behavior in groups, Chattering vocalizations
Description
A medium-sized, dull dark brown babbler characterized by its striking pale eye. It typically forages in dense undergrowth in small, noisy groups, feeding primarily on insects.
