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King Bird-of-paradise
Cicinnurus regius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.5 cm
Weight
51.0 g
Family
Paradisaeidae
Order
Passeriformes
The King Bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regius) is a bird species in the family Paradisaeidae (birds-of-paradise), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.5 cm and a weight of 51 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.5 cm | 8.1 in |
| Weight | 51.0 g | 1.80 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise) |
| Genus | Cicinnurus |
| Species | Cicinnurus regius |
Distribution
King Bird-of-paradise has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the King Bird-of-paradise endangered?
The King Bird-of-paradise has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the King Bird-of-paradise nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the King Bird-of-paradise?
The King Bird-of-paradise has a wingspan of 20.5 cm, weight of 51.0 g.
What order and family does the King Bird-of-paradise belong to?
The King Bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regius) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paradisaeidae.
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