About the Iraq Babbler
The Iraq babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae, native to the reedbeds of Mesopotamia. It is found in Iraq, southwestern Iran, Syria, and southeastern Turkey. Its range overlaps with that of the Afghan babbler Argya huttoni, from which it is distinguished by its smaller size and use of wetland habitats.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Argya altirostris |
| Species Codes | irabab1, IRBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Iraq Babbler belong to?
The Iraq Babbler (Argya altirostris) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Iraq Babbler?
The Iraq babbler is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae, native to the reedbeds of Mesopotamia. It is found in Iraq, southwestern Iran, Syria, and southeastern Turkey. Its range overlaps with that of the Afghan babbler Argya huttoni, from which it is distinguished by its smaller size and ...
Where can I report a Iraq Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Iraq Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code irabab1, or on iNaturalist.
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