Black Butcherbird
Melloria quoyi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melloria-quoyi"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Butcherbird (Melloria quoyi) is a bird species in the family Artamidae (woodswallows), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.1 cm and a weight of 170.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
The Black Butcherbird is a large, entirely black butcherbird of northern Australia and southern New Guinea, with a heavy hooked bill used to kill and dismember prey. It inhabits tropical forest edges, mangroves, and monsoon woodland in coastal areas. It feeds on large insects, lizards, small mammals, and other birds, often storing food by wedging it in bark crevices.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 35,1 cm | 13.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 170,66666666666666 g | 6.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Artamidae (Woodswallows) |
| Genus | Melloria |
| Türler | Melloria quoyi |
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