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| − | '''Alternative names: | + | [[Image:7973abyssiniancatbird2_TrevorHardaker_Ankober_Ethiopia.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Trevor+Hardaker|Trevor Hardaker}} <br />Ankober, [[Ethiopia]], April 2009 |
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| + | '''Alternative names: Abyssinian Babbler; Juniper Babbler''' | ||
| + | ;[[:Category:Sylvia|Sylvia]] galinieri | ||
| + | '' Parophasma galinieri'' | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | A dull grey babbler-like passerine (17- | + | A dull grey babbler-like passerine (17-19 cm): |
* Dirty grey plumage | * Dirty grey plumage | ||
* White forehead | * White forehead | ||
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Fairly common in parts of its range.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Fairly common in parts of its range.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup> | |
| − | Uncertain affinities. May be close to [[:Category:Lioptilus|Bush Blackcap]] or the [[:Category:Kupeornis|Mountain-Babblers]]. | + | |
| + | Uncertain affinities. May be close to [[:Category:Lioptilus|Bush Blackcap]] or the [[:Category:Kupeornis|Mountain-Babblers]]. Now thought to belong to the [[:Category:Sylviidae|Old World Warblers]], not the [[:Category:Timaliidae|Babblers]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Dense thickets, giant heather, juniper woodland, highland bamboo, olive trees, well-wooded gardens. Often in steep-sided valleys or ravines. Found between 2440m and 3655m.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Dense thickets, giant heather, juniper woodland, highland bamboo, olive trees, well-wooded gardens. Often in steep-sided valleys or ravines. Found between 2440m and 3655m.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | Feeds on juniper berries and other fruit. | + | Feeds on juniper berries and other fruit. |
| − | Usually seen in pairs or small groups of up to 8 birds. Keeps in vegetation. Fine singer. | + | |
| − | Breeding season from January to July. The nest is a thin cup made of fine plant stems and placed on top of some small branches, about 5m above the ground. Lays 2 eggs. | + | Usually seen in pairs or small groups of up to 8 birds. Keeps in vegetation. Fine singer. |
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| + | Breeding season from January to July. The nest is a thin cup made of fine plant stems and placed on top of some small branches, about 5m above the ground. Lays 2 eggs. | ||
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Resident species.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Resident species.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | # | + | #{{Ref-HBWVol12}}#{{Ref-Clements6thAug21}}#Lepage D. (2022) [https://avibase.ca/B1400E68]. Retrieved 17 September 2022 |
| − | # {{Ref- | ||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch| | + | {{GSearch|Sylvia+galinieri}} |
| − | *[ | + | {{GS-checked}} |
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category: | + | <br /> |
| + | *[https://www.africanbirdclub.org/afbid/search/browse/species/1833 View more images of this species on African Bird Images Database] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Sylvia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:37, 17 September 2022
Alternative names: Abyssinian Babbler; Juniper Babbler
- Sylvia galinieri
Parophasma galinieri
Identification
A dull grey babbler-like passerine (17-19 cm):
- Dirty grey plumage
- White forehead
- Black lores
- Rufous-chestnut vent
Sexes similar, juveniles are generally paler.
Distribution
Endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia.
Fairly common in parts of its range.1
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.[1]
Uncertain affinities. May be close to Bush Blackcap or the Mountain-Babblers. Now thought to belong to the Old World Warblers, not the Babblers.
Habitat
Dense thickets, giant heather, juniper woodland, highland bamboo, olive trees, well-wooded gardens. Often in steep-sided valleys or ravines. Found between 2440m and 3655m.1
Behaviour
Feeds on juniper berries and other fruit.
Usually seen in pairs or small groups of up to 8 birds. Keeps in vegetation. Fine singer.
Breeding season from January to July. The nest is a thin cup made of fine plant stems and placed on top of some small branches, about 5m above the ground. Lays 2 eggs.
Resident species.1
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Lepage D. (2022) [1]. Retrieved 17 September 2022
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Abyssinian Catbird. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 10 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Abyssinian_Catbird
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.
