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Black-chinned Whistler

Pachycephala mentalis

Least Concern
Envergure
17,7 cm
Poids
26,0 g
Famille
Pachycephalidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-chinned Whistler (Pachycephala mentalis) is a bird species in the family Pachycephalidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.7 cm and a weight of 26 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-chinned Whistler is a medium-sized whistler of forest canopy in the Moluccas and surrounding islands of eastern Indonesia, with males showing grey upperparts and a distinctive black chin and throat band contrasting with yellow underparts. It inhabits primary and tall secondary tropical forests. It feeds on insects, small lizards, and berries, and is known for its loud, melodious whistling calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 17,7 cm 7.0 in
Poids 26,0 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Pachycephalidae
Genus Pachycephala
Espèces Pachycephala mentalis

Distribution

Black-chinned Whistler has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-chinned Whistler endangered?
The Black-chinned Whistler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-chinned Whistler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.
How big is the Black-chinned Whistler?
The Black-chinned Whistler has a wingspan of 17.7 cm, weight of 26.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-chinned Whistler belong to?
The Black-chinned Whistler (Pachycephala mentalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pachycephalidae.

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