About the Large Gray Babbler
The large gray babbler is a member of the family Leiothrichidae found across India and far western Nepal. They are locally common in the scrub, open forest and gardenland. They are usually seen in small groups and are easily distinguished from other babblers in the region by their nasal call and the whitish outer feathers to their long tail. It is one of the largest babblers in the region.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Argya malcolmi |
| Species Codes | lagbab2, LGBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Large Gray Babbler belong to?
The Large Gray Babbler (Argya malcolmi) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Large Gray Babbler?
The large gray babbler is a member of the family Leiothrichidae found across India and far western Nepal. They are locally common in the scrub, open forest and gardenland. They are usually seen in small groups and are easily distinguished from other babblers in the region by their nasal call and the...
Where can I report a Large Gray Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Large Gray Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lagbab2, or on iNaturalist.
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