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.
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Adults measure 23–25 cm (9–10 in) in length and weigh roughly 60–70 g (2.1–2.5 oz). Their upperparts are a medium brown, have gray or white underparts, and a light gray crown. The bare bluish gray facial skin on the cheeks and the yellow eyes are the most distinctive features. They have a bill that is dark and slightly curved for searching through litter and soil. The sexes hold a similar appearance. The juveniles have duller colors and less prominent facial skin patches than that of the adults.
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Where the Bare-cheeked Babbler lives
When to see the Bare-cheeked Babbler
Peak activity in September · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-rumped BabblerTurdoides leucopygiaThe white-rumped babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
Scaly BabblerTurdoides squamulataThe scaly babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
Black-faced BabblerTurdoides melanopsBlack-faced babblers are 21 to 25 cm (8.5 to 10 in) long.
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