About the Sooty Babbler
The sooty babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies (Timaliidae) |
| Species | Stachyris herberti |
| Species Codes | soobab1, SOBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Babbler belong to?
The Sooty Babbler (Stachyris herberti) belongs to the Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies family (Timaliidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sooty Babbler?
The Sooty Babbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sooty Babbler?
The sooty babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Sooty Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soobab1, or on iNaturalist.
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