Apostlebird

Apostlebird

Struthidea cinerea

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
29,3 cm
Масса
132,5 g
Семейство
Corcoracidae
Отряд
Passeriformes

The Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) is a bird species in the family Corcoracidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.3 cm and a weight of 132.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Apostlebird is a medium-sized grey-brown bird from Australia, weighing about 133 grams with a wingspan near 29 cm. It lives in cooperative family groups, traditionally said to number twelve like the apostles, foraging on the ground for insects and seeds in open woodlands and scrublands. Its noisy, chattering calls and gregarious behavior make it a conspicuous presence across inland eastern Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 29,3 cm 11.5 in
Масса 132,5 g 4.67 oz

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Размер кладки

2-5

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Семейство Corcoracidae
Genus Struthidea
Виды Struthidea cinerea

Distribution

Apostlebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Apostlebird endangered?
The Apostlebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Apostlebird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
How big is the Apostlebird?
The Apostlebird has a wingspan of 29.3 cm, weight of 132.5 g.
What order and family does the Apostlebird belong to?
The Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corcoracidae.

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