Hartlaub's Babbler
Turdoides hartlaubii
The Hartlaub's Babbler (Turdoides hartlaubii) is a rare laughingthrush found in 7 countries, weighing about 86 g. Hartlaub's babbler or the Angola babbler, is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae, which is native to south central Africa.
About the Hartlaub's Babbler
Hartlaub's babbler or the Angola babbler, is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae, which is native to south central Africa. The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German physician and ornithologist Gustav Hartlaub.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Hartlaub's Babbler can be seen all year round, with peak activity in September. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Hartlaub's Babbler look like?
- Hartlaub's babbler or the Angola babbler, is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae, which is native to south central Africa.
- How big is a Hartlaub's Babbler?
- The Hartlaub's Babbler is a medium sized bird weighing about 86 g.
- Where can you see a Hartlaub's Babbler?
- The Hartlaub's Babbler occurs in 7 countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Angola and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to a Hartlaub's Babbler?
- The Hartlaub's Babbler is most easily confused with the Black-lored Babbler, the Brown Babbler and the Blackcap Babbler.
- Is the Hartlaub's Babbler endangered?
- The Hartlaub's Babbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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