White-throated Mountain-babbler (Kupeornis gilberti)

Other Scientific Names
Lioptilus gilberti [Collar and Andrew (1988)]

Family
Leiotrichidae (Laughingthrushes And Allies)

Size
20 - 22 cm

First Described (Guide)
Serle, 1949

Habitat
Primary forest. Above 900 m.

Range (Guide)

Cameroon (B) (NB), Nigeria (B) (NB).

South-eastern Nigeria (Obodu Plateau) and south-western Cameroon.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through exploitation for timber and firewood, intensive grazing, fire and clearance for agriculture, are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Noisy, harsh chattering, cackling calls.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (2)...)

White-throated Mountain Babbler (Turdoides gilberti) [XC506778]
by Pawe\u0142 Szyma\u0144ski from Bechere, Obanliku, Cross River, Nigeria (call)

White-throated Mountain Babbler (Turdoides gilberti) [XC506780]
by Pawe\u0142 Szyma\u0144ski from Bechere, Obanliku, Cross River, Nigeria (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Genus has been merged with Lioptilus, but perhaps closer to Phyllanthus. Differs from latter in smaller and weaker bill with relatively broader base (less laterally compressed), more slit-like nostrils (as Turdoides), and more slender feet.

References
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