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Cossypha albicapilla

Cossypha albicapillus

The White-crowned Robin-Chat is a colorful bird with a bright orange belly and a striking white crown. It loves to sing beautiful songs and can often be found hopping around in the bushes.

Lebensraum: Forests and gardens

Aussehen

The Cossypha albicapilla has a striking white crown that contrasts sharply with its otherwise dark, olive-grey upperparts. Its underparts are a vibrant rufous-orange, and a prominent black mask extends through its eyes.

ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseAvesOrdnungPasseriformesFamilieMuscicapidaeGattungCossypha
Cossypha albicapilla
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Cossypha albicapilla

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Its song is so varied, it can sound like many different birds singing at once!

They build cup-shaped nests hidden in tree holes or thick bushes to keep their babies safe.

This bird often hops around on the ground, flicking its tail up and down like a friendly greeting.

White-crowned Robin-Chats are quite brave and curious, sometimes coming close to people!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Master Mimic

Cossypha albicapilla can mimic other birds' songs, weaving their calls into its own complex and melodious tunes.

Fähigkeit

Shadow Seeker

Cossypha albicapilla can swiftly navigate dense undergrowth using its agile body and strong legs to find hidden insects.

Fähigkeit

Berry Spotter

Cossypha albicapilla has keen eyesight that helps them spot ripe berries and fruits amidst the green foliage.

Maße und Details

Länge
22-24 cm
Flügelspannweite
30-35 cm
Gewicht
0.05-0.06 kg
Lebenserwartung
5-8 Jahre
Gelegegröße
2-3
Brutzeit
13-14 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

This bird enjoys a varied diet of juicy insects and sweet wild fruits.

Hauptnahrung

  • beetles
  • ants
  • termites
  • caterpillars
  • wild berries
  • small figs

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Forest Cobra

Naja melanoleuca

as a potential ground predator.

eats

Cape Fig

Ficus sur

fruits provide essential nutrition.

eats

Big-headed Ant

Pheidole megacephala

a common insect prey item.

eaten by

Shikra

Accipiter badius

a small bird of prey.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

White-crowned Robin-Chat

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Cossypha albicapilla?

22-24 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Cossypha albicapilla?

30-35 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Cossypha albicapilla?

0.05-0.06 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Cossypha albicapilla?

5-8 Jahre

Was frisst Cossypha albicapilla?

This bird enjoys a varied diet of juicy insects and sweet wild fruits.

Wo findet man Cossypha albicapilla normalerweise?

Forests and gardens

Wie jagt Cossypha albicapilla?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das gelegegröße von Cossypha albicapilla?

2-3

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