Amber Mountain Rock-thrush

Amber Mountain Rock-thrush

Monticola erythronotus

Endangered
Envergure
15,7 cm
Poids
28,3 g
Famille
Muscicapidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Amber Mountain Rock-thrush is an endangered muscicapid weighing 28 g with a 15.7 cm wingspan, endemic to the forests of Amber Mountain in northern Madagascar. Males display striking rufous-and-blue plumage while foraging on rocky outcrops and forest edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 15,7 cm 6.2 in
Poids 28,3 g 1.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP,CR. Incubation: 15 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
Genus Monticola
Espèces Monticola erythronotus

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Foire aux questions

Is the Amber Mountain Rock-thrush endangered?
The Amber Mountain Rock-thrush has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Amber Mountain Rock-thrush nest?
Nest type: CP,CR. Incubation: 15 days.
How big is the Amber Mountain Rock-thrush?
The Amber Mountain Rock-thrush has a wingspan of 15.7 cm, weight of 28.3 g.
What order and family does the Amber Mountain Rock-thrush belong to?
The Amber Mountain Rock-thrush (Monticola erythronotus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.

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