Jungle Babbler

Argya striata (Dumont, 1823)

Leiothrichidae — Laughingthrushes & Allies

Jungle Babbler, Argya striata, is a resident breeding bird of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh in the Oriental Region. It belongs to the Leiothrichidae family and is part of the passerine order. It is a familiar bird of the Indian subcontinent, and can be found in gardens in large cities as well as in wooded areas. It is also known for moving about in small parties of six to ten birds, a trait that has led to local names meaning seven sisters or seven brothers in some languages.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Leiothrichidae — Laughingthrushes & Allies
Breeding range
Oriental Region: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh
Jungle Babbler
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