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Black-crowned Tchagra

Tchagra senegalus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
17,0 cm
الوزن
47,28333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Malaconotidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

حول

The Black-crowned Tchagra is a medium-sized, boldly patterned bushshrike of sub-Saharan Africa and the arid zones of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, with a distinctive black crown stripe, white supercilium, and rufous wings. It inhabits dry scrub, thickets, savanna edges, and gardens. It feeds on large insects, lizards, and small rodents, foraging on the ground and in low shrubs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 17,0 cm 6.7 in
الوزن 47,28333333333333 g 1.67 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 14-16 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-4

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Malaconotidae
Genus Tchagra
الأنواع Tchagra senegalus

Distribution

Black-crowned Tchagra has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black-crowned Tchagra endangered?
The Black-crowned Tchagra has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-crowned Tchagra nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 14-16 days.
How big is the Black-crowned Tchagra?
The Black-crowned Tchagra has a wingspan of 17.0 cm, weight of 47.28333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black-crowned Tchagra belong to?
The Black-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra senegalus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae.

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