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Black-crowned Babbler

Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus

Least Concern
翼展
12.9 cm
体重
14.3 g
Zosteropidae
Passeriformes

关于

The Black-crowned Babbler is a distinctive babbler endemic to the Philippines, found in the forests of several Visayan islands, with a bold black cap and breast band contrasting with white underparts and chestnut brown upperparts. It inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland and montane forests. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates, foraging actively in the understory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 12.9 cm 5.1 in
体重 14.3 g 0.50 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

3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Zosteropidae (White-eyes)
Genus Sterrhoptilus
物种 Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus

Distribution

Black-crowned Babbler 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-crowned Babbler endangered?
The Black-crowned Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-crowned Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-crowned Babbler?
The Black-crowned Babbler has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 14.3 g.
What order and family does the Black-crowned Babbler belong to?
The Black-crowned Babbler (Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae.

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