Black-headed Gonolek
Laniarius erythrogaster
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Tentang
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 19,4 cm | 7.6 in |
| Berat | 49,0 g | 1.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famili | Malaconotidae |
| Genus | Laniarius |
| Spesies | Laniarius erythrogaster |
Distribution
Black-headed Gonolek has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Malaconotidae family