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Black-billed Nightingale-thrush

Catharus gracilirostris

Least Concern
Envergure
15,2 cm
Poids
20,450000000000003 g
Famille
Turdidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Black-billed Nightingale-thrush is a small, secretive thrush of high-elevation oak and cloud forests in Costa Rica and western Panama, recognized by its dark bill, plain olive-brown upperparts, and washed orange-buff underparts. It inhabits the dense understory of montane forests above 1,500 meters. It feeds on insects, small fruits, and berries, foraging primarily on or near the ground.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 15,2 cm 6.0 in
Poids 20,450000000000003 g 0.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Catharus
Espèces Catharus gracilirostris

Distribution

Black-billed Nightingale-thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-billed Nightingale-thrush endangered?
The Black-billed Nightingale-thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-billed Nightingale-thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-billed Nightingale-thrush?
The Black-billed Nightingale-thrush has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 20.450000000000003 g.
What order and family does the Black-billed Nightingale-thrush belong to?
The Black-billed Nightingale-thrush (Catharus gracilirostris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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