Mussau Triller
Lalage conjuncta
Mussau Triller (Lalage conjuncta) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Mussau Triller (Lalage conjuncta) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 29.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
- Genus Lalage
- Species conjuncta
Quick facts
- Weight
- 29.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Mussau Triller is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Mussau Triller is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Mussau Triller (Lalage conjuncta) is a member of the Campephagidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Mussau (St. Matthias Is., nc Bismarck Arch.).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 29.2 g, with a wing length of about 9.2 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 341 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Mussau Triller?
The Mussau Triller is a small bird that weighs around 29.2 g.
Where does the Mussau Triller live?
The Mussau Triller is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Mussau (St. Matthias Is., nc Bismarck Arch.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Mussau Triller belong to?
The Mussau Triller (Lalage conjuncta) belongs to the Campephagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Mussau Triller eat?
The Mussau Triller is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Mussau Triller migrate?
The Mussau Triller is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Mussau Triller endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Mussau Triller's range?
The Mussau Triller has a mapped global range of about 341 km².
Conservation
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