About the Bare-cheeked Babbler
The bare-cheeked babbler is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae and is native to arid savannas of southwestern Africa, specifically northwestern Namibia and southwestern Angola. It is known for its brown feathers and the bare skin on its cheeks. The species is listed as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and is a commonly found local bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Turdoides gymnogenys |
| Species Codes | bacbab1, BCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bare-cheeked Babbler belong to?
The Bare-cheeked Babbler (Turdoides gymnogenys) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bare-cheeked Babbler?
The bare-cheeked babbler is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae and is native to arid savannas of southwestern Africa, specifically northwestern Namibia and southwestern Angola. It is known for its brown feathers and the bare skin on its cheeks. The species is listed as Least Concern by th...
Where can I report a Bare-cheeked Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Bare-cheeked Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bacbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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