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Birds
Arrow-marked babbler
Arrow-marked babbler · Turdoides jardineii
Discover the sociable arrow-marked babblers that move in groups through dry forests and savannas.
Fact file
- Size
- 22 to 25 cm long, weight between 56 and 85 g
- Males and females
- Males and females look identical
- Sounds
- Known for loud, social calls in groups
- Diet
- Feeds on insects, spiders, snails, lizards and fruit
How to identify Arrow-marked babbler
The arrow-marked babbler is a medium-sized bird with a length of 22 to 25 cm. Its plumage is brown-grey on the upper side and paler underneath, with the feathers on the throat, neck and head showing white tips.
The striking, arrow-shaped streaks on the breast give the arrow-marked babbler its name. The outer iris is bright red, while the inner iris is yellow or orange. Juvenile birds differ by having brown eyes and weaker streaking.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
Where Arrow-marked babbler live
Namibia
South Africa
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