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Black-eared Ground-thrush

Geokichla camaronensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
19,5 cm
Peso
47,5 g
Família
Turdidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

The Black-eared Ground-thrush is a secretive forest thrush with warm olive-brown upperparts, a boldly spotted white underside, and a distinctive black ear patch. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests of west-central Africa, particularly Cameroon and surrounding regions. It forages quietly on the forest floor, turning leaf litter to find invertebrates, earthworms, and small fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 19,5 cm 7.7 in
Peso 47,5 g 1.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Geokichla
Espécies Geokichla camaronensis

Distribution

Black-eared Ground-thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-eared Ground-thrush endangered?
The Black-eared Ground-thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-eared Ground-thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-eared Ground-thrush?
The Black-eared Ground-thrush has a wingspan of 19.5 cm, weight of 47.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-eared Ground-thrush belong to?
The Black-eared Ground-thrush (Geokichla camaronensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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