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Annam Limestone Babbler
Gypsophila annamensis
Annam Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila annamensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Annam Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila annamensis) is a member of the Pellorneidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 27 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pellorneidae Ground Babblers
- Genus Gypsophila
- Species annamensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 27 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pellorneidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Annam Limestone Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Annam Limestone Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Annam Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila annamensis) belongs to the Pellorneidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s China and n Indochina.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 27 g, with a wing length of about 8 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Annam Limestone Babbler?
The Annam Limestone Babbler is a small bird that weighs around 27 g.
Where does the Annam Limestone Babbler live?
The Annam Limestone Babbler is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s China and n Indochina, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Annam Limestone Babbler belong to?
The Annam Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila annamensis) belongs to the Pellorneidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Annam Limestone Babbler eat?
The Annam Limestone Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Annam Limestone Babbler migrate?
The Annam Limestone Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Annam Limestone Babbler make?
1 real field recording of the Annam Limestone Babbler — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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