Rufous Chatterer
Turdoides rubiginosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusTurdoides (Turdoides Babblers)
- SpeciesTurdoides rubiginosa (Rufous Chatterer)
About the Rufous Chatterer
The rufous chatterer (Argya rubiginosa) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
This species was formerly placed in the genus Turdoides but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus Argya. 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 Rufous Chatterer in Tarangire National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tarangire National Park
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Turdoides jardineii
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Turdoides sharpei
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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 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 6 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 10 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 12 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 13 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 14 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 15 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous Chatterer in Tarangire National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous Chatterer sighting in Tarangire National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous Chatterer in Tarangire National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Rufous Chatterer in Tarangire National Park in our monthly data.