About the Chapin's Mountain-Babbler
Chapin's babbler or Chapin's mountain-babbler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae, endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is native to the western foothills of the Albertine Rift montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Turdoides chapini |
| Species Codes | chmbab1, CHMB, CMBA, CHBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chapin's Mountain-Babbler belong to?
The Chapin's Mountain-Babbler (Turdoides chapini) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chapin's Mountain-Babbler?
The Chapin's Mountain-Babbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chapin's Mountain-Babbler?
Chapin's babbler or Chapin's mountain-babbler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae, endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is native to the western foothills of the Albertine Rift montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Chapin's Mountain-Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Chapin's Mountain-Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chmbab1, or on iNaturalist.