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Black-headed Gonolek

Laniarius erythrogaster

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
19.4 cm
वजन
49.0 g
कुल
Malaconotidae
गण
Passeriformes

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The Black-headed Gonolek is a striking bushshrike with a jet-black head, back, and wings contrasting dramatically with its vivid crimson-red underparts. It inhabits dense papyrus swamps, riverside thickets, and reed beds of east-central Africa, particularly around the Great Lakes region. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates, remaining hidden in dense vegetation and communicating with loud, melodious duets.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 19.4 cm 7.6 in
वजन 49.0 g 1.73 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP.

अंडों की संख्या

2

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Passeriformes (Songbirds)
कुल Malaconotidae
Genus Laniarius
प्रजातियां Laniarius erythrogaster

Distribution

Black-headed Gonolek has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Black-headed Gonolek endangered?
The Black-headed Gonolek has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Gonolek nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-headed Gonolek?
The Black-headed Gonolek has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 49.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Gonolek belong to?
The Black-headed Gonolek (Laniarius erythrogaster) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae.

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