Ashy-throated Chlorospingus
Chlorospingus canigularis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.8 cm
Weight
17.75 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is a small tanager-like bird found in montane forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Weighing about 17.75g with a wingspan near 13.8cm, it has a distinctive ash-grey throat contrasting with olive upperparts. It forages in mixed-species flocks through the cloud forest canopy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 17.75 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Chlorospingus |
| Species | Chlorospingus canigularis |
Distribution
Ashy-throated Chlorospingus has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus endangered?
The Ashy-throated Chlorospingus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus?
The Ashy-throated Chlorospingus has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 17.75 g.
What order and family does the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus belong to?
The Ashy-throated Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus canigularis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.
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