- Morningbird
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Morningbird Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Colluricinclidae Genus: Colluricincla Species: C. tenebrosa Binomial name Colluricincla tenebrosa
(Hartlaub & Finsch, 1868)Synonyms Malacolestes tenebrosa[verification needed]
The Morningbird (Colluricincla tenebrosa) is a songbird species in the family Colluricinclidae, which was formerly included in the Pachycephalidae. This species has sometimes been afforded its own genus, Malacolestes.
It is endemic to the islands of Babelthuap, Koror, Garakayo, Peleliu and Ngabad in Palau.
Its natural habitat is deep primary tropical moist lowland forests. The species is non-migratory. It is apparently commoner on the smaller islands in its range. The feed principally on insects, but also take snails, berries, fruit, and seeds. They feed on or around the ground.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Colluricincla tenebrosa. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.
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