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Black Babbler

Melanocichla lugubris

Least Concern
体重
87.45 g
Timaliidae
Passeriformes

关于

The Black Babbler is a large, entirely dark babbler of the rainforest understory in West and Central Africa. It has entirely glossy black plumage and forages in small noisy groups on the forest floor and in dense undergrowth, feeding on insects, seeds, and small fruits. It is more often heard than seen.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 87.45 g 3.08 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

2

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Timaliidae
Genus Melanocichla
物种 Melanocichla lugubris

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常见问题

Is the Black Babbler endangered?
The Black Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Babbler?
The Black Babbler has a weight of 87.45 g.
What order and family does the Black Babbler belong to?
The Black Babbler (Melanocichla lugubris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Timaliidae.

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