Visayan Babbler
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.
