Santa Cruz Shrikebill
Clytorhynchus sanctaecrucis
Santa Cruz Shrikebill (Clytorhynchus sanctaecrucis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill (Clytorhynchus sanctaecrucis) is a member of the Monarchidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 55.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Monarchidae Monarchs
- Genus Clytorhynchus
- Species sanctaecrucis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 55.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Monarchidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill 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 Santa Cruz Shrikebill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill (Clytorhynchus sanctaecrucis) is a species of bird in the Monarchidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Nendo (nw Santa Cruz Is., se Solomon Is.).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 55.7 g, with a wing length of about 9.1 cm and a tail of around 7.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 502 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Santa Cruz Shrikebill?
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 55.7 g.
Where does the Santa Cruz Shrikebill live?
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Nendo (nw Santa Cruz Is., se Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Santa Cruz Shrikebill belong to?
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill (Clytorhynchus sanctaecrucis) belongs to the Monarchidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Santa Cruz Shrikebill eat?
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Santa Cruz Shrikebill migrate?
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Santa Cruz Shrikebill endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Santa Cruz Shrikebill's range?
The Santa Cruz Shrikebill has a mapped global range of about 502 km².
Conservation
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