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Black-headed Nightingale-thrush

Catharus mexicanus

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
17,8 cm
Ağırlık
31,5 g
Familya
Turdidae
Takım
Passeriformes

Hakkında

The Black-headed Nightingale-thrush is a medium-sized, secretive thrush with a black head, gray body, and bright orange bill and eye ring. It inhabits humid montane forests from Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to Nicaragua, typically at elevations from 1,000 to 2,500 meters. It forages on the forest floor and in low undergrowth for fruits, berries, and invertebrates, producing a beautiful, melodious song.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 17,8 cm 7.0 in
Ağırlık 31,5 g 1.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Familya Turdidae (Thrushes)
Genus Catharus
Türler Catharus mexicanus

Distribution

Black-headed Nightingale-thrush has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Black-headed Nightingale-thrush endangered?
The Black-headed Nightingale-thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Nightingale-thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-headed Nightingale-thrush?
The Black-headed Nightingale-thrush has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 31.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Nightingale-thrush belong to?
The Black-headed Nightingale-thrush (Catharus mexicanus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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