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Black-chinned Whistler

Pachycephala mentalis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
17,7 cm
Berat
26,0 g
Famili
Pachycephalidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The Black-chinned Whistler is a medium-sized whistler of forest canopy in the Moluccas and surrounding islands of eastern Indonesia, with males showing grey upperparts and a distinctive black chin and throat band contrasting with yellow underparts. It inhabits primary and tall secondary tropical forests. It feeds on insects, small lizards, and berries, and is known for its loud, melodious whistling calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 17,7 cm 7.0 in
Berat 26,0 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Pachycephalidae
Genus Pachycephala
Spesies Pachycephala mentalis

Distribution

Black-chinned Whistler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-chinned Whistler endangered?
The Black-chinned Whistler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-chinned Whistler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.
How big is the Black-chinned Whistler?
The Black-chinned Whistler has a wingspan of 17.7 cm, weight of 26.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-chinned Whistler belong to?
The Black-chinned Whistler (Pachycephala mentalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pachycephalidae.

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