Turdoides jardineii Arrow-marked Babbler Pylvlekkatlagter
Modimolle, Jun 2018
A breeding resident. Common and widespread, both across the Waterberg and in the surrounding thorn savanna (recorded in 93% of the Waterberg pentads); in any woodland but favours areas with thickets; a group-living species, families of 5-12 birds maintain year-round territories. Breeds in summer; is frequently parasitised by Levaillant's Cuckoo.
A breeding resident. Common and widespread, both across the Waterberg and in the surrounding thorn savanna (recorded in 93% of the Waterberg pentads); in any woodland but favours areas with thickets; a group-living species, families of 5-12 birds maintain year-round territories. Breeds in summer; is frequently parasitised by Levaillant's Cuckoo.
Modimolle, Aug 2017
Modimolle, Aug 2017
juvenile
Modimolle, Sep 2012
Modimolle, Aug 2018
Modimolle, Mar 2015
Here feeding a fledged LeVaillant's Cuckoo chick, a species which frequently parasitises them, laying a plain blue egg that closely matches that of the babbler
Here feeding a fledged LeVaillant's Cuckoo chick, a species which frequently parasitises them, laying a plain blue egg that closely matches that of the babbler