Red-collared Babbler
Kupeornis rufocinctus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusKupeornis
- SpeciesKupeornis rufocinctus (Red-collared Babbler)
About the Red-collared Babbler
The red-collared babbler (Turdoides rufocinctus), also known as the red-collared mountain-babbler, is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The red-collared babbler was moved from the genus Kupeornis to Turdoides based on the results of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2018. 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 Red-collared Babbler in Nyungwe 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 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-collared Babbler in Nyungwe National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-collared Babbler sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 146 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-collared Babbler in Nyungwe National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Red-collared Babbler in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.