Scaly Chatterer
Turdoides aylmeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusTurdoides (Turdoides Babblers)
- SpeciesTurdoides aylmeri (Scaly Chatterer)
About the Scaly Chatterer
The scaly chatterer (Argya aylmeri) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is also known as the bare-eyed babbler. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is 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. BirdLife species factsheet for Turdoides aylmeri
"Argya aylmeri". Avibase. "Bare-eyed babbler media". Internet Bird Collection. Interactive range map of Turdoides aylmeri at IUCN Red List Audio recordings of Bare-eyed babbler on Xeno-canto. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scaly Chatterer in Tsavo East 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 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scaly Chatterer in Tsavo East National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Scaly Chatterer sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 107 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scaly Chatterer in Tsavo East National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Scaly Chatterer in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.