African Hill Babbler
African Hill Babbler
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The African Hill Babbler is a medium-sized, somewhat robust bird with dull brownish plumage, a pale supercilium, and a relatively long tail. It is a secretive inhabitant of montane forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and montane forests across parts of East and Central Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, melodious, and often complex song, which is the best way to locate this skulking bird. Watch for movements low in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident high-altitude range. Most vocal during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Inhabits dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and montane forests across parts of East and Central Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, melodious, and often complex song, which is the best way to locate this skulking bird. Watch for movements low in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident high-altitude range. Most vocal during the breeding season.
This species, despite its common name 'babbler,' belongs to the warbler family, reflecting the complex evolutionary history and reclassification of many Old World passerines.
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