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Black Butcherbird

Melloria quoyi

Least Concern
Envergure
35,1 cm
Poids
170,66666666666666 g
Famille
Artamidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Black Butcherbird is a large, entirely black butcherbird of northern Australia and southern New Guinea, with a heavy hooked bill used to kill and dismember prey. It inhabits tropical forest edges, mangroves, and monsoon woodland in coastal areas. It feeds on large insects, lizards, small mammals, and other birds, often storing food by wedging it in bark crevices.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 35,1 cm 13.8 in
Poids 170,66666666666666 g 6.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Melloria
Espèces Melloria quoyi

External Databases

Foire aux questions

Is the Black Butcherbird endangered?
The Black Butcherbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Butcherbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Butcherbird?
The Black Butcherbird has a wingspan of 35.1 cm, weight of 170.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Black Butcherbird belong to?
The Black Butcherbird (Melloria quoyi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae.

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