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Vulnerable

Capuchin Babbler

Turdoides atripennis

Capuchin Babbler (Turdoides atripennis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

The Capuchin Babbler (Turdoides atripennis) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 85.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Leiothrichidae Laughingthrushes & Allies
  4. Genus Turdoides
  5. Species atripennis

Where it lives

Western, central

Quick facts

Weight
85.6 g
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Capuchin Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.

Migration

The Capuchin Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Capuchin Babbler (Turdoides atripennis) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w, c.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 85.6 g, with a wing length of about 11.9 cm and a tail of around 9.2 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Songs & calls

Capuchin Babbler — Call

Recorded by Étienne Leroy Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Capuchin Babbler?

The Capuchin Babbler is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 85.6 g.

Where does the Capuchin Babbler live?

The Capuchin Babbler is found across Africa with a range covering AF w, c, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Capuchin Babbler belong to?

The Capuchin Babbler (Turdoides atripennis) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Capuchin Babbler eat?

The Capuchin Babbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Capuchin Babbler migrate?

The Capuchin Babbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Capuchin Babbler endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

What sound does the Capuchin Babbler make?

1 real field recording of the Capuchin Babbler — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

Conservation

Vulnerable

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