About the Calabarzon Babbler
The Calabarzon babbler is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the island of Luzon. Contrary to its name, it is also found outside the Calabarzon region where it also inhabits Central Luzon, Bicol Peninsula and Catanduanes. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It previously was considered a subspecies of the black-crowned babbler.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Sterrhoptilus affinis |
| Species Codes | bkcbab3, CABA, BCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Calabarzon Babbler belong to?
The Calabarzon Babbler (Sterrhoptilus affinis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Calabarzon Babbler?
The Calabarzon babbler is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the island of Luzon. Contrary to its name, it is also found outside the Calabarzon region where it also inhabits Central Luzon, Bicol Peninsula and Catanduanes. Its natural habitat is tr...
Where can I report a Calabarzon Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Calabarzon Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcbab3, or on iNaturalist.
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