White-headed Babbler
Turdoides leucocephala
The White-headed Babbler (Turdoides leucocephala) is a legendary laughingthrush found in 3 countries, weighing about 63 g. The white-headed babbler or Cretzschmar's babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
About the White-headed Babbler
The white-headed babbler or Cretzschmar's babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Its name is sometimes confused with the yellow-billed babbler, which is alternatively called the white-headed babbler.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, September, October, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-headed Babbler look like?
- The white-headed babbler or Cretzschmar's babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
- How big is a White-headed Babbler?
- The White-headed Babbler is a medium sized bird weighing about 63 g.
- Where can you see a White-headed Babbler?
- The White-headed Babbler occurs in 3 countries, including Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
- What birds look similar to a White-headed Babbler?
- The White-headed Babbler is most easily confused with the Dusky Babbler, the Hinde's Babbler and the Spiny Babbler.
- Is the White-headed Babbler endangered?
- The White-headed Babbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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