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Black Catbird

Melanoptila glabrirostris

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
18,4 cm
Berat
36,11666666666667 g
Famili
Mimidae
Ordo
Passeriformes
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Tentang

The Black Catbird is a striking, entirely glossy blue-black bird of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and Belize, with a short, slender bill and a melodious song. It inhabits dense lowland tropical forests and forest edges, including coastal thickets and mangroves. It feeds on small fruits, berries, and insects, foraging in the forest understory and mid-story.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 18,4 cm 7.2 in
Berat 36,11666666666667 g 1.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-17 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Mimidae (Mockingbirds & Thrashers)
Genus Melanoptila
Spesies Melanoptila glabrirostris

Distribution

Black Catbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black Catbird endangered?
The Black Catbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Catbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-17 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the Black Catbird?
The Black Catbird has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 36.11666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Black Catbird belong to?
The Black Catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Mimidae.

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