About the Malayan Black-capped Babbler
The Malayan black-capped babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Bangka Island, Belitung and North Natuna. This species, the Javan black-capped babbler and the Bornean black-capped babbler were formerly considered conspecific, but were split from it in 2021. Together they were called the black-capped babbler. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Pellorneum nigrocapitatum |
| Species Codes | bkcbab1, MBCB, BCBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malayan Black-capped Babbler belong to?
The Malayan Black-capped Babbler (Pellorneum nigrocapitatum) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Malayan Black-capped Babbler?
The Malayan black-capped babbler is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Bangka Island, Belitung and North Natuna. This species, the Javan black-capped babbler and the Bornean black-capped babbler were formerly considered conspecific, but were sp...
Where can I report a Malayan Black-capped Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Malayan Black-capped Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcbab1, or on iNaturalist.
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