Scientific Name:
Cosmopsarus regius
Distribution
Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania.
Diet:
Mostly insectivore. Beetles, ants, caterpillars, termites, some fruit.
Facts
Habitat: Dry bush, savanna.
Incubation: 14 days / 3-4 eggs
Social structure: small groups
Weight: 63gr max
Dimensions: 30cm
Lifespan: 12-14
Estimated population in the wild: unknown, common.
Threats: There are no major threats to this species.
IUCN Status: Least concern
Did you know that:
- They are monogamous and cooperative breeders. Up to nine adults may attend a nest.
- They sometimes use abandoned nests of woodpeckers.