Black-Crowned Babbler
BLACK-CROWNED BABBLER
Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus
Family Timaliidae
endemic, common
L 140 mm (5 1/2")
Bird # 324 - August, 2011
This is a Philippine endemic. It measures 5 1/2 inches long. It is described in the Kennedy guide as fairly common. It is usually found in mixed flocks. There are 3 races: affinis found in Catanduanes, east, central and southern Luzon , nigrocapitata in Leyte and Samar, and boholensis in Bohol. The 3 races are differentiated primarily by throat color and range.
The Black-Crowned Babber moves a lot through the trees. It is a challenging bird to photograph!
Read MoreSterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus
Family Timaliidae
endemic, common
L 140 mm (5 1/2")
Bird # 324 - August, 2011
This is a Philippine endemic. It measures 5 1/2 inches long. It is described in the Kennedy guide as fairly common. It is usually found in mixed flocks. There are 3 races: affinis found in Catanduanes, east, central and southern Luzon , nigrocapitata in Leyte and Samar, and boholensis in Bohol. The 3 races are differentiated primarily by throat color and range.
The Black-Crowned Babber moves a lot through the trees. It is a challenging bird to photograph!
BLACK-CROWNED BABBLER Stachyris nigrocapitata boholensis Rajah Sikatuna National Park, Bilar, Bohol
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