Abyssinian Catbird
Sylvia galinieri
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Ethiopia
- Family
- Sylviid Warblers and Allies (Sylviidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Abyssinian catbird (Sylvia galinieri), also known as the juniper babbler, is a small passerine in the family Sylviidae, endemic to the highland forests and scrub of Ethiopia. Despite its name, it is unrelated to other birds called "catbirds." It is mostly grey, with black lores, a whitish forehead, and a chestnut vent.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Highland juniper and Hagenia forest of Ethiopia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Abyssinian catbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
