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Black-crowned Babbler

Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus

Least Concern
Envergure
12,9 cm
Poids
14,3 g
Famille
Zosteropidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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The Black-crowned Babbler is a distinctive babbler endemic to the Philippines, found in the forests of several Visayan islands, with a bold black cap and breast band contrasting with white underparts and chestnut brown upperparts. It inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland and montane forests. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates, foraging actively in the understory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 12,9 cm 5.1 in
Poids 14,3 g 0.50 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Zosteropidae (White-eyes)
Genus Sterrhoptilus
Espèces Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus

Distribution

Black-crowned Babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-crowned Babbler endangered?
The Black-crowned Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-crowned Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-crowned Babbler?
The Black-crowned Babbler has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 14.3 g.
What order and family does the Black-crowned Babbler belong to?
The Black-crowned Babbler (Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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