Fiji Shrikebill
A species of Shrikebills Scientific name : Clytorhynchus vitiensis Genus : Shrikebills
Fiji Shrikebill, A species of Shrikebills
Botanical name: Clytorhynchus vitiensis
Genus: Shrikebills
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Description
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Description
The Fiji shrikebill (Clytorhynchus vitiensis) is a songbird species in the family Monarchidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Fiji Shrikebill's diet consists mainly of insects like grubs and caterpillars. Fiji Shrikebill forages on trees, often in pairs or mixed-species flocks, gleaning and probing bark and leaves. Its feeding behavior includes disturbing insects by tearing at vegetation and catching prey on the move.
Habitat
The habitat of fiji Shrikebill primarily encompasses dense native forests and thickets, often found in well-wooded regions or in areas dense with scrub. These birds are generally associated with lowland environments in broader geographical regions with tropical climates.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Monarchs Genus
Shrikebills Species
Fiji Shrikebill