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Black-headed Gonolek

Laniarius erythrogaster

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
19,4 cm
Gewicht
49,0 g
Familie
Malaconotidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

Über uns

The Black-headed Gonolek is a striking bushshrike with a jet-black head, back, and wings contrasting dramatically with its vivid crimson-red underparts. It inhabits dense papyrus swamps, riverside thickets, and reed beds of east-central Africa, particularly around the Great Lakes region. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates, remaining hidden in dense vegetation and communicating with loud, melodious duets.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 19,4 cm 7.6 in
Gewicht 49,0 g 1.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Malaconotidae
Genus Laniarius
Arten Laniarius erythrogaster

Distribution

Black-headed Gonolek has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Black-headed Gonolek endangered?
The Black-headed Gonolek has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Gonolek nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-headed Gonolek?
The Black-headed Gonolek has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 49.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Gonolek belong to?
The Black-headed Gonolek (Laniarius erythrogaster) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae.

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