Black-throated Shrikebill
NameBlack-throated Shrikebill
Common NameBlack-throated Shrikebill
Scientific NameClytorhynchus nigrogularis
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales have a black throat and face, dark brown crown and upperparts, and paler brown underparts. Females and immatures are generally duller brown throughout, lacking the distinct black throat, and may show a rufous tinge.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, churring or grating notes, and sometimes a clear, whistled 'whee-oo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Fiji archipelago, found on the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu, and Ovalau.
Identifying FeaturesRobust, shrike-like bill with a hooked tip, Overall dull brown plumage (females/immatures) or dark brown with a black throat (males), Active foraging behavior in forest understory, Endemic to Fiji
Description
The Black-throated Shrikebill is a medium-sized, robust passerine endemic to Fiji. Males are characterized by a black throat and face, contrasting with dark brown upperparts, while females and immatures are duller brown overall. This species actively forages for insects in the understory and mid-canopy of tropical forests.
