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Black Berrypecker

Melanocharis nigra

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
12,4 cm
Масса
13,64 g
Семейство
Melanocharitidae
Отряд
Passeriformes

The Black Berrypecker (Melanocharis nigra) is a bird species in the family Melanocharitidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.4 cm and a weight of 13.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black Berrypecker is a small, all-black bird endemic to the forests of New Guinea, with the male uniformly glossy black and the female brownish with pale underparts. It inhabits mid-montane and lower montane forests across the main island and some satellite ranges. It feeds on berries and small fruits, playing a role in seed dispersal within its forest habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 12,4 cm 4.9 in
Масса 13,64 g 0.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Семейство Melanocharitidae
Genus Melanocharis
Виды Melanocharis nigra

Distribution

Black Berrypecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Black Berrypecker endangered?
The Black Berrypecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Berrypecker nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Berrypecker?
The Black Berrypecker has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 13.64 g.
What order and family does the Black Berrypecker belong to?
The Black Berrypecker (Melanocharis nigra) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Melanocharitidae.

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