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Black Catbird

Melanoptila glabrirostris

Least Concern
翼展
18.4 cm
体重
36.11666666666667 g
Mimidae
Passeriformes
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The Black Catbird is a striking, entirely glossy blue-black bird of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and Belize, with a short, slender bill and a melodious song. It inhabits dense lowland tropical forests and forest edges, including coastal thickets and mangroves. It feeds on small fruits, berries, and insects, foraging in the forest understory and mid-story.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 18.4 cm 7.2 in
体重 36.11666666666667 g 1.27 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-17 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

产卵数

2-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Mimidae (Mockingbirds & Thrashers)
Genus Melanoptila
物种 Melanoptila glabrirostris

Distribution

Black Catbird 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 Catbird endangered?
The Black Catbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Catbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-17 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the Black Catbird?
The Black Catbird has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 36.11666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Black Catbird belong to?
The Black Catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Mimidae.

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