About the Black-faced Babbler
The black-faced babbler is a species of songbird in the family Leiothrichidae. It was once it was considered conspecific with the black-lored babbler, A. sharpei.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Turdoides melanops |
| Species Codes | bkfbab1, BFBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Babbler belong to?
The Black-faced Babbler (Turdoides melanops) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Babbler?
The black-faced babbler is a species of songbird in the family Leiothrichidae. It was once it was considered conspecific with the black-lored babbler, A. sharpei....
Where can I report a Black-faced Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkfbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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