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Black-eared Shrike-babbler

Pteruthius melanotis

Least Concern
Envergure
11,9 cm
Poids
12,5 g
Famille
Vireonidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-eared Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius melanotis) is a bird species in the family Vireonidae (vireos), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Black-eared Shrike-babbler is a compact, colorful bird with rich chestnut wings, gray upperparts, a black facial mask, and yellowish-white underparts. It inhabits subtropical and tropical moist mountain forests from the eastern Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra. It forages deliberately through the forest midstory, searching bark and foliage for insects and small arthropods.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 11,9 cm 4.7 in
Poids 12,5 g 0.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PN.

Taille de la couvée

2-6

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Vireonidae (Vireos)
Genus Pteruthius
Espèces Pteruthius melanotis

Distribution

Black-eared Shrike-babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-eared Shrike-babbler endangered?
The Black-eared Shrike-babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-eared Shrike-babbler nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Black-eared Shrike-babbler?
The Black-eared Shrike-babbler has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 12.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-eared Shrike-babbler belong to?
The Black-eared Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius melanotis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Vireonidae.

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