Northern Pied Babbler
Turdoides hypoleuca
The Northern Pied Babbler (Turdoides hypoleuca) is a rare laughingthrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 74 g. The northern pied babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.










About the Northern Pied Babbler
The northern pied babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Northern Pied Babbler can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Northern Pied Babbler look like?
- The northern pied babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
- How big is a Northern Pied Babbler?
- The Northern Pied Babbler is a medium sized bird weighing about 74 g.
- Where can you see a Northern Pied Babbler?
- The Northern Pied Babbler occurs in 2 countries, including Kenya and Tanzania.
- What birds look similar to a Northern Pied Babbler?
- The Northern Pied Babbler is most easily confused with the Blackcap Babbler, the Bare-cheeked Babbler and the White-rumped Babbler.
- Is the Northern Pied Babbler endangered?
- The Northern Pied Babbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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