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Bangwa Warbler
Bradypterus bangwaensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.3 cm
Weight
22.5 g
Family
Locustellidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Bangwa Warbler is a small warbler of the family Locustellidae found in montane forest and scrub in the highlands of Cameroon and Nigeria. Weighing about 22.5g with a wingspan of 12.3cm, it skulks in dense vegetation and is more often heard than seen. It feeds on insects gleaned from low vegetation and leaf litter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 22.5 g | 0.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Locustellidae |
| Genus | Bradypterus |
| Species | Bradypterus bangwaensis |
Distribution
Bangwa Warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bangwa Warbler endangered?
The Bangwa Warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bangwa Warbler?
The Bangwa Warbler has a wingspan of 12.3 cm, weight of 22.5 g.
What order and family does the Bangwa Warbler belong to?
The Bangwa Warbler (Bradypterus bangwaensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Locustellidae.
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