Austral Blackbird

Austral Blackbird

Curaeus curaeus

Least Concern
Envergure
24,9 cm
Poids
91,11666666666666 g
Famille
Icteridae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Austral Blackbird is a medium-sized icterid found in woodland, forest edges, and gardens in Chile and adjacent Argentina. Weighing about 91.1g with a wingspan of 24.9cm, it has entirely glossy black plumage with a yellow eye. It is an omnivore feeding on insects, berries, and carrion, and is a common garden bird in southern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 24,9 cm 9.8 in
Poids 91,11666666666666 g 3.21 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

3-6

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Icteridae (New World Blackbirds)
Genus Curaeus
Espèces Curaeus curaeus

Distribution

Austral Blackbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Austral Blackbird endangered?
The Austral Blackbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Austral Blackbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Austral Blackbird?
The Austral Blackbird has a wingspan of 24.9 cm, weight of 91.11666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Austral Blackbird belong to?
The Austral Blackbird (Curaeus curaeus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.

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