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Black-headed Cuckooshrike
Lalage melanoptera
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
20,0 cm
الوزن
28,666666666666668 g
الفصيلة
Campephagidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
حول
The Black-headed Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized bird with a black head, white underparts, and gray-brown upperparts, the male showing a clean black-and-white pattern. It inhabits open forest, forest edges, and scrubland across the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. It feeds on insects and caterpillars gleaned from foliage, often foraging high in the canopy of large trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 20,0 cm | 7.9 in |
| الوزن | 28,666666666666668 g | 1.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SA.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-3
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Campephagidae (Cuckooshrikes) |
| Genus | Lalage |
| الأنواع | Lalage melanoptera |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Black-headed Cuckooshrike endangered?
The Black-headed Cuckooshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Cuckooshrike nest?
Nest type: SA.
How big is the Black-headed Cuckooshrike?
The Black-headed Cuckooshrike has a wingspan of 20.0 cm, weight of 28.666666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Black-headed Cuckooshrike (Lalage melanoptera) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Campephagidae.
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