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Black Babbler
Melanocichla lugubris
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Least Concern
Poids
87,45 g
Famille
Timaliidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The Black Babbler is a large, entirely dark babbler of the rainforest understory in West and Central Africa. It has entirely glossy black plumage and forages in small noisy groups on the forest floor and in dense undergrowth, feeding on insects, seeds, and small fruits. It is more often heard than seen.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 87,45 g | 3.08 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 | Timaliidae |
| Genus | Melanocichla |
| Espèces | Melanocichla lugubris |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black Babbler endangered?
The Black Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Babbler?
The Black Babbler has a weight of 87.45 g.
What order and family does the Black Babbler belong to?
The Black Babbler (Melanocichla lugubris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Timaliidae.
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Pale-throated Wren-babbler
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Vulnerable
White-breasted Babbler
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Chevron-breasted Babbler
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Kangean Tit-babbler
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