Least ConcernLegendaryInvertebratesForestCavity nestSmall · 16 g
About the Sooty Babbler
The sooty babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Nonggang BabblerStachyris nonggangensisThe Nonggang babbler is a recently described species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
White-breasted BabblerStachyris grammicepsThe white-breasted babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
White-necked BabblerStachyris leucotisThe white-necked babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
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