Dusky Babbler
Turdoides tenebrosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusTurdoides (Turdoides Babblers)
- SpeciesTurdoides tenebrosa (Dusky Babbler)
About the Dusky Babbler
The dusky babbler (Turdoides tenebrosa) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dusky Babbler in Murchison Falls National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dusky Babbler in Murchison Falls National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Babbler sighting in Murchison Falls National Park, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Babbler in Murchison Falls National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Babbler in Murchison Falls National Park in our monthly data.