Visayan Babbler

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Visayan Babbler (<em>Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus</em>) is a species of White-eyes (<em>Zosteropidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Visayan Babbler (Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus) is a species of White-eyes (Zosteropidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Sterrhoptilus; binomial: Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus; authority: (Steere, 1890).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Reclassify Stachyris nigrocapitata to Sterrhoptilus in the Zosteropidae (Cibois 2003; Moyle et al. 2009). Change English name from Black-crowned Babbler to Visayan Babbler with split of S. affinis.

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