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Black-eared Ground-thrush

Geokichla camaronensis

Least Concern
Envergure
19,5 cm
Poids
47,5 g
Famille
Turdidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-eared Ground-thrush (Geokichla camaronensis) is a bird species in the family Turdidae (thrushes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.5 cm and a weight of 47.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-eared Ground-thrush is a secretive forest thrush with warm olive-brown upperparts, a boldly spotted white underside, and a distinctive black ear patch. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests of west-central Africa, particularly Cameroon and surrounding regions. It forages quietly on the forest floor, turning leaf litter to find invertebrates, earthworms, and small fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 19,5 cm 7.7 in
Poids 47,5 g 1.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Black-eared Ground-thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-eared Ground-thrush endangered?
The Black-eared Ground-thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-eared Ground-thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-eared Ground-thrush?
The Black-eared Ground-thrush has a wingspan of 19.5 cm, weight of 47.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-eared Ground-thrush belong to?
The Black-eared Ground-thrush (Geokichla camaronensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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