Chopi Blackbird
Gnorimopsar chopi
Fairly large blackbird that is uniformly black without glossy tones and has a slightly curved bill. Found at the forest edge and in woodland, savanna, and agricultural lands where it mostly forages on the ground in small groups. It has a rich vocal repertoire including much mimicry. The most common call is a soft and musical whistle of its name, “cho-pee.”
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Gnorimopsar chopi
- Authority
- (Vieillot, 1819)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Icteridae
- Genus
- Gnorimopsar
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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