Variable Limestone Babbler (Gypsophila crispifrons)
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Variable Limestone Babbler

Gypsophila crispifrons (Blyth, 1855)

27 gWeight

The variable limestone babbler (Gypsophila crispifrons) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The variable limestone babbler (Gypsophila crispifrons) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.

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Questions

How big is the Variable Limestone Babbler?

The Variable Limestone Babbler weighs around 27 g.

Where does the Variable Limestone Babbler live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: southeastern Myanmar and western Thailand.

Is the Variable Limestone Babbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Variable Limestone Babbler as Least Concern.

What does the Variable Limestone Babbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Variable Limestone Babbler in?

It belongs to the family Ground Babblers (Pellorneidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
27 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
80 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: southeastern Myanmar and western Thailand

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ground Babblers Pellorneidae
Genus
Gypsophila

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Variable Limestone Babbler

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