Capuchin Babbler
Turdoides atripennis
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The capuchin babbler (Turdoides atripennis) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
It has a disjunct range across the western and northern parts of the African tropical rainforest.
The capuchin babbler was moved from the monotypic genus Phyllanthus to Turdoides based on the results of a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2018.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Capuchin babbler
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.

