Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | low |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 749,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | decreasing | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 3.58 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as locally common in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and widespread in Rwanda and Burundi (del Hoyo et al. 2007). The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burundi | extant | native | yes | |||
| Congo, The Democratic Republic of the | extant | native | yes | |||
| Kenya | extant | native | yes | |||
| Rwanda | extant | native | yes | |||
| Tanzania | extant | native | yes | |||
| Uganda | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Burundi | Ruvubu National Park |
| Burundi | Rwihinda Lake Managed Nature Reserve |
| Congo, The Democratic Republic of the | Virunga National Park |
| Kenya | Dunga swamp |
| Kenya | Koguta swamp |
| Kenya | Sio Port swamp |
| Kenya | Yala swamp complex |
| Rwanda | Akagera National Park |
| Rwanda | Akanyaru wetlands |
| Rwanda | Nyabarongo wetlands |
| Tanzania | Burigi - Biharamulo Game Reserves |
| Tanzania | Kagera swamps |
| Tanzania | Minziro Forest Reserve |
| Tanzania | Rubondo Island National Park |
| Uganda | Lake Mburo National Park |
| Uganda | Lake Nakuwa |
| Uganda | Lake Opeta |
| Uganda | Lutembe Bay |
| Uganda | Mabamba Bay |
| Uganda | Murchison Falls National Park |
| Uganda | Nabugabo wetland |
| Uganda | Nyamuriro swamp |
| Uganda | Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake George |
| Uganda | Sango Bay area |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Rural Gardens | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | major | resident |
| Grassland | Subtropical/Tropical Seasonally Wet/Flooded | suitable | resident |
| Savanna | Dry | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Wetlands (inland) | Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 1000 - 2430 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Black-lored Babbler Turdoides sharpei. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/black-lored-babbler-turdoides-sharpei on 23/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/12/2024.