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Black Butcherbird

Melloria quoyi

Least Concern
Wingspan
35.1 cm
Weight
170.66666666666666 g
Family
Artamidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black Butcherbird is a large, entirely black butcherbird of northern Australia and southern New Guinea, with a heavy hooked bill used to kill and dismember prey. It inhabits tropical forest edges, mangroves, and monsoon woodland in coastal areas. It feeds on large insects, lizards, small mammals, and other birds, often storing food by wedging it in bark crevices.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 35.1 cm 13.8 in
Weight 170.66666666666666 g 6.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Melloria
Species Melloria quoyi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black Butcherbird endangered?
The Black Butcherbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Butcherbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Butcherbird?
The Black Butcherbird has a wingspan of 35.1 cm, weight of 170.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Black Butcherbird belong to?
The Black Butcherbird (Melloria quoyi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae.

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