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Black Berrypecker

Melanocharis nigra

Least Concern
翼展
12.4 cm
体重
13.64 g
Melanocharitidae
Passeriformes
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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
翼展 12.4 cm 4.9 in
体重 13.64 g 0.48 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

1-2

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Melanocharitidae
Genus Melanocharis
物种 Melanocharis nigra

Distribution

Black Berrypecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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