Bird

Arrow marked Babbler Sightings

Turdoides jardineii

Least ConcernPrey speciesFound in 3 parks

Want to know where and when to find Arrow marked Babbler? opspoor shows recent sightings across South Africa's parks and when each species is usually active.

Where to see Arrow marked Babbler in South Africa

About the Arrow marked Babbler

The arrow-marked babbler is a social African passerine of woodland, savanna and areas with dense vegetation. It has brown and grey plumage with distinctive dark arrow-shaped markings on the breast and flanks. It forages mainly on the ground and in low vegetation, feeding on insects, other invertebrates, fruit and seeds. It is usually encountered in small, active groups that move together through dense cover while maintaining frequent contact calls.

How to identify the Arrow marked Babbler

Medium-sized brown babbler with a pale throat and underparts, dark streaking on the breast and a distinctive white eyebrow stripe. Usually moves actively through dense vegetation in small groups.

Did you know?

Arrow-marked Babblers are cooperative breeders, with group members helping to defend the territory and care for young birds.

Also known as: Babbler, Pylbeklawaaimaker

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