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Argya
''Argya'' is a genus of passerine birds in the family Leiothrichidae. The species are distributed across Africa and southern Asia and are typically fairly large, long-tailed birds that forage in noisy groups. Members of this genus were formerly placed in the genera ''Turdoides'' and ''Garrulax''. Taxonomy Most of the species now placed in the genus ''Argya'' were previously assigned to the genus ''Turdoides''. Following the publication of a molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, ''Turdoides'' was split and species were moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya'' that had been erected by the French naturalist René Lesson in 1831. The name is from the Latin ''argutus'' meaning "noisy". Lesson did not specify a type species but this was designated as the Arabian babbler (''Argya sqamiceps'') by the English zoologist George Robert Gray in 1855. Species The genus contains 16 species:Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., El ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argya Caudata
The common babbler (''Argya caudata'') is a member of the family of Leiothrichidae. They are found in dry open scrub country mainly in India. Two populations are recognized as subspecies and the populations to the west of the Indus river system are now usually treated as a separate species, the Afghan babbler (''Turdoides huttoni''). The species is distinctly long-tailed, slim with an overall brown or greyish colour, streaked on the upper plumage and having a distinctive whitish throat. Taxonomy The common babbler was formerly placed in the genus ''Turdoides'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. Description This small, slim babbler with a long tail is buff to grey above with dark streaks. The underside is unstreaked and paler, the throat being nearly whitish. The species was originally described as ''Crateropus caudatus'' before it was moved to the genus ''Argya'' and still later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argya Earlei
The striated babbler (''Argya earlei'') is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in southern Asia from Pakistan to Myanmar. This species was formerly placed in the genus ''Turdoides'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. References *Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. ''Handbook of the Birds of the World The ''Handbook of the Birds of the World'' (HBW) is a multi-volume series produced by the Spanish publishing house Lynx Edicions in partnership with BirdLife International. It is the first handbook to cover every known living species of bird. T ...'', Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. {{Taxonbar, from1=Q3002239, from2=Q28922042 striated babbler Birds of Pakistan Birds of India Birds of Bangladesh Birds of Myanmar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabian Babbler
The Arabian babbler (''Argya squamiceps'') is a passerine bird until recently placed in the genus ''Turdoides''. It is a communally nesting resident bird of arid scrub in the Middle East which lives together in relatively stable groups with strict orders of rank. Taxonomy The Arabian babbler was formerly placed in the genus ''Turdoides'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. The Leiothrichidae primarily occur in the Ethiopian and Oriental realms, but a few species in the genera ''Turdoides'' and ''Argya'' have penetrated into the Palearctic zone north of the tropics where they live in arid areas of North and East Africa, India and the Middle East. Description It is long with a wingspan of and a weight of . It has a fairly long curved bill, a long tail, rounded wings and strong legs and feet. The plumage is grey-brown above, paler below. There are dark streaks on the back and the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argya Affinis
The yellow-billed babbler (''Argya affinis'') is a member of the family Leiothrichidae endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka. The yellow-billed babbler is a common resident breeding bird in Sri Lanka and southern India. Its habitat is scrub, cultivation and garden land. This species, like most babblers, is not migratory, and has short rounded wings and a weak flight and is usually seen calling and foraging in groups. It is often mistaken for the jungle babbler, whose range overlaps in parts of southern India, although it has a distinctive call and tends to be found in more vegetated habitats. Its name is also confused with ''Turdoides leucocephala'', which is also known as white-headed babbler. Taxonomy The yellow-billed babbler was formerly placed in the genus ''Turdoides'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. Description These birds have grey brown upperparts, a grey throat a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argya Squamiceps
The Arabian babbler (''Argya squamiceps'') is a passerine bird until recently placed in the genus ''Turdoides''. It is a communally nesting resident bird of arid scrub in the Middle East which lives together in relatively stable groups with strict orders of rank. Taxonomy The Arabian babbler was formerly placed in the genus ''Turdoides'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. The Leiothrichidae primarily occur in the Ethiopian and Oriental realms, but a few species in the genera ''Turdoides'' and ''Argya'' have penetrated into the Palearctic zone north of the tropics where they live in arid areas of North and East Africa, India and the Middle East. Description It is long with a wingspan of and a weight of . It has a fairly long curved bill, a long tail, rounded wings and strong legs and feet. The plumage is grey-brown above, paler below. There are dark streaks on the back and the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argya Aylmeri
The scaly chatterer (''Argya aylmeri'') is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is also known as the bare-eyed babbler. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. This species was formerly placed in the genus ''Turdoides'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya ''Argya'' is a genus of passerine birds in the family Leiothrichidae. The species are distributed across Africa and southern Asia and are typically fairly large, long-tailed birds that forage in noisy groups. Members of this genus were formerly p ...''. References * External links * * * * * {{Taxonbar, from=Q3002232 scaly chatterer Birds of East Africa Birds of the Horn of Africa scaly chatterer Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungle Babbler
The jungle babbler (''Argya striata'') is a member of the family Leiothrichidae found in the Indian subcontinent. Jungle babblers are gregarious birds that forage in small groups of six to ten birds, a habit that has given them the popular name of "Seven Sisters" in urban Northern India, and ''Saath bhai'' (seven brothers) in Bengali, with cognates in other regional languages which also mean "seven brothers". The jungle babbler is a common resident breeding bird in most parts of the Indian subcontinent and is often seen in gardens within large cities as well as in forested areas. In the past, the orange-billed babbler, ''Turdoides rufescens'', of Sri Lanka was considered to be a subspecies of jungle babbler, but has now been elevated to a species. Taxonomy The jungle babbler was described by the French zoologist Charles Dumont de Sainte Croix in 1823, based on specimens from Bengal. He coined the binomial name ''Cossyphus striatus''. This babbler was formerly placed in the gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulvous Babbler
The fulvous babbler or fulvous chatterer (''Argya fulva'') is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is 25 cm long with a wingspan of 27–30.5 cm. It is warm brown above with very faint streaking on the crown and back. The throat is whitish and the rest of the underparts are pale brown. It is found in northern Africa south to the Sahel region and occurs in Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, and Tunisia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. The fulvous babbler was formerly placed in the genus ''Turdoides'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. References * Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. (2007). Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70–291 in del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. ''Handbook of the Birds of the World The ''Handbook of the Birds of the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashy-headed Laughingthrush
The ashy-headed laughingthrush (''Argya cinereifrons'') is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. The laughingthrushes are a large family of Old World passerine birds characterised by soft fluffy plumage. These are birds of tropical areas, with the greatest variety in southeast Asia. Taxonomy The ashy-headed laughingthrush was formerly placed in the genus ''Garrulax'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. Description The ashy-headed laughingthrush is a rangy bird, 23 centimetre (9 in) in length with a long floppy tail. It is rufous brown above and deep buff below, with a grey head and white throat. Like other babblers, these are noisy birds, and the characteristic laughing calls are often the best indication that they are present, since they are often difficult to see in their preferred habitat. Distribution and habitat The ashy-headed laughingthrush is a resident breeding bird ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Garrulax Cinereifrons)
The ashy-headed laughingthrush (''Argya cinereifrons'') is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. The laughingthrushes are a large family of Old World passerine birds characterised by soft fluffy plumage. These are birds of tropical areas, with the greatest variety in southeast Asia. Taxonomy The ashy-headed laughingthrush was formerly placed in the genus ''Garrulax'' but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus ''Argya''. Description The ashy-headed laughingthrush is a rangy bird, 23 centimetre (9 in) in length with a long floppy tail. It is rufous brown above and deep buff below, with a grey head and white throat. Like other babblers, these are noisy birds, and the characteristic laughing calls are often the best indication that they are present, since they are often difficult to see in their preferred habitat. Distribution and habitat The ashy-headed laughingthrush is a resident breeding bird ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Large Grey Babbler
The large gray babbler (''Argya malcolmi'') is a member of the family Leiothrichidae found across India and far western Nepal. They are locally common in the scrub, open forest and gardenland. They are usually seen in small groups and are easily distinguished from other babblers in the region by their nasal call and the whitish outer feathers to their long tail. It is one of the largest babblers in the region. Description This long-tailed and large babbler has a brown body with creamy white outer tail feathers which are easily visible as they fly with fluttery wing beats low over the ground. The lores are dark and forehead is grey with white shaft streaks on the feathers. The rump and uppertail covers are pale grey. The mantle has dusky blotches and no shaft streaks. The three outer tail feathers are white and the fourth pair has the outer web white. The wings are darker brown. The iris is yellow and the upper mandible is dark brown while the lower mandible is yellowish. The tail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Large Gray Babbler (Turdoides Malcolmi) Photograph By Shantanu Kuveskar
The large gray babbler (''Argya malcolmi'') is a member of the family Leiothrichidae found across India and far western Nepal. They are locally common in the scrub, open forest and gardenland. They are usually seen in small groups and are easily distinguished from other babblers in the region by their nasal call and the whitish outer feathers to their long tail. It is one of the largest babblers in the region. Description This long-tailed and large babbler has a brown body with creamy white outer tail feathers which are easily visible as they fly with fluttery wing beats low over the ground. The lores are dark and forehead is grey with white shaft streaks on the feathers. The rump and uppertail covers are pale grey. The mantle has dusky blotches and no shaft streaks. The three outer tail feathers are white and the fourth pair has the outer web white. The wings are darker brown. The iris is yellow and the upper mandible is dark brown while the lower mandible is yellowish. The tail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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