Capuchin Babbler
Phyllanthus atripennis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusPhyllanthus
- SpeciesPhyllanthus atripennis (Capuchin Babbler)
About the Capuchin Babbler
The capuchin babbler (Turdoides atripennis) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It has a disjunct range across the western and northern parts of the African tropical rainforest.
The capuchin babbler was moved from the monotypic genus Phyllanthus 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 Capuchin Babbler in Semuliki 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Capuchin Babbler in Semuliki National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Capuchin Babbler sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Capuchin Babbler in Semuliki National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Capuchin Babbler in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.