Grey-crowned Babbler

Pomatostomus temporalis

Australasian Babblers · Passeriformes · Uncommon

The Grey-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus temporalis) is a uncommon australasian babbler found in 3 countries, weighing about 75 g. The grey-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Pomatostomidae.

Least ConcernUncommonEats invertebrateswoodlanddome nest75 g

About the Grey-crowned Babbler

The grey-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Pomatostomidae. They are found in Australia and New Guinea . Its habitats include tropical and subtropical dry broadlife forests, tropical moist lowland forests, shrublands, and savannas.

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Where it lives

When to see it

The Grey-crowned Babbler can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Grey-crowned Babbler look like?
The grey-crowned babbler is a species of bird in the family Pomatostomidae.
How big is a Grey-crowned Babbler?
The Grey-crowned Babbler is a medium sized bird weighing about 75 g.
Where can you see a Grey-crowned Babbler?
The Grey-crowned Babbler occurs in 3 countries, including Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
What birds look similar to a Grey-crowned Babbler?
The Grey-crowned Babbler is most easily confused with the White-browed Babbler, the Chestnut-crowned Babbler and the Hall's Babbler.
Is the Grey-crowned Babbler endangered?
The Grey-crowned Babbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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