Black-faced Babbler
Black-faced Babbler
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The Black-faced Babbler is a distinctive species, easily recognized by its dark, almost black face contrasting with a paler body. These babblers are highly social, typically moving in noisy flocks through the mid-story and undergrowth of their preferred habitats in Southern Africa. They are cooperative breeders.
Where to spot
Found in parts of Southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. They inhabit dry woodlands, acacia savannas, and scrubland, often near river courses.
How to spot
Listen for their characteristic loud, chattering calls and watch for groups moving energetically through trees and bushes. The dark face is a clear field mark, even in challenging light.
When to spot
Resident throughout their range, they can be observed year-round. Their activity peaks in the early morning and late afternoon, making these the best times for observation.
Where to spot
Found in parts of Southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. They inhabit dry woodlands, acacia savannas, and scrubland, often near river courses.
How to spot
Listen for their characteristic loud, chattering calls and watch for groups moving energetically through trees and bushes. The dark face is a clear field mark, even in challenging light.
When to spot
Resident throughout their range, they can be observed year-round. Their activity peaks in the early morning and late afternoon, making these the best times for observation.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Black-faced Babblers are known to form mixed-species foraging flocks with other babblers and sometimes even drongos, indicating complex inter-species social dynamics in their ecosystem.
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