Papuan Babbler
Garritornis isidorei
The Papuan Babbler (Garritornis isidorei) is a rare australasian babbler found in 2 countries, weighing about 70 g. The Papuan babbler, New Guinea babbler, or Isidore's rufous babbler, is a species of bird in the family Pomatostomidae.
About the Papuan Babbler
The Papuan babbler, New Guinea babbler, or Isidore's rufous babbler, is a species of bird in the family Pomatostomidae. It is found in New Guinea and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Papuan Babbler look like?
- The Papuan babbler, New Guinea babbler, or Isidore's rufous babbler, is a species of bird in the family Pomatostomidae.
- How big is a Papuan Babbler?
- The Papuan Babbler is a medium sized bird weighing about 70 g.
- Where can you see a Papuan Babbler?
- The Papuan Babbler occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Papuan Babbler?
- The Papuan Babbler is most easily confused with the Hall's Babbler, the Chestnut-crowned Babbler and the White-browed Babbler.
- Is the Papuan Babbler endangered?
- The Papuan Babbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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