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Restricted-range species, but abundant and not threatened.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Restricted-range species, but abundant and not threatened.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
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Relationships uncertain and further study needed. Has been considered to be a [[:Category:Turdidae|Thrush]], an [[:Category:Sylviidae|Old World Warbler]] or an [[:Category:Muscicapidae|Old World Flycatcher]]. Due to bill morphology and voice (resembling [[:Category:Kupeornis|Mountain-Babblers]]) placed in the [[:Category:Timaliidae|Babblers]].<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>. Clements includes this species now in the genus ''[[:Category:Sylvia|Sylvia]]''. | Relationships uncertain and further study needed. Has been considered to be a [[:Category:Turdidae|Thrush]], an [[:Category:Sylviidae|Old World Warbler]] or an [[:Category:Muscicapidae|Old World Flycatcher]]. Due to bill morphology and voice (resembling [[:Category:Kupeornis|Mountain-Babblers]]) placed in the [[:Category:Timaliidae|Babblers]].<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>. Clements includes this species now in the genus ''[[:Category:Sylvia|Sylvia]]''. | ||
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Bushes and small trees, primary forest, secondary forest, cocoa plantations, coconut plantations, villages. Found at all elevations. | Bushes and small trees, primary forest, secondary forest, cocoa plantations, coconut plantations, villages. Found at all elevations. | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 6 July 2014
Alternative names: Dohrn's Flycatcher; Principe Flycatcher-Babbler
- Horizorhinus dohrni
Identification
At 14 - 15 cm, a small, babbler-like passerine:
- Grey and olive above
- Yellowish-white below
- Prominent dark breastband
- Long, deep bill
Sexes similar, juveniles like adults.
Distribution
Endemic to Principe Island in the Gulf of Guinea (Africa).
Restricted-range species, but abundant and not threatened.1
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.1, 2
Relationships uncertain and further study needed. Has been considered to be a Thrush, an Old World Warbler or an Old World Flycatcher. Due to bill morphology and voice (resembling Mountain-Babblers) placed in the Babblers.1. Clements includes this species now in the genus Sylvia.
Habitat
Bushes and small trees, primary forest, secondary forest, cocoa plantations, coconut plantations, villages. Found at all elevations.
Behaviour
Usually seen in pairs or small groups of up to 8 birds, sometimes more. Noisy. Associates sometimes with Principe Golden-Weaver and Principe Glossy-Starling.
Resident species.1
Diet
Feeds on insects and small snails. Takes also berries and seeds. Forages low in understorey and undergrowth, inspecting undersides of branches and sallies after insects.
Breeding
Breeding season from June to September, probably also in other months. The nest is a fragile cup made of dry leaves and dead grass. One reported nest held two young.
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1994. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: New World Vultures to Guineafowl. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334153
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Dohrn's Thrush-Babbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 20 April 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Dohrn%27s_Thrush-Babbler
