Black-crowned Tchagra vs Southern Tchagra
Tchagra senegalus compared with Tchagra tchagra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-crowned Tchagra | Southern Tchagra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tchagra senegalus | Tchagra tchagra |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 47.28333333333333 g (1.67 oz) | 47.575 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-crowned Tchagra
Least Concern
Southern Tchagra
About These Birds
Black-crowned Tchagra
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.