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Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush
Catharus fuscater
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.7 cm
Weight
36.266666666666666 g
Family
Turdidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush (Catharus fuscater) is a bird species in the family Turdidae (thrushes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.7 cm and a weight of 36.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.7 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 36.266666666666666 g | 1.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Turdidae (Thrushes) |
| Genus | Catharus |
| Species | Catharus fuscater |
Distribution
Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush endangered?
The Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush?
The Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush has a wingspan of 17.7 cm, weight of 36.266666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush belong to?
The Slaty-backed Nightingale-thrush (Catharus fuscater) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.
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