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Bicolored Conebill

Conirostrum bicolor

Near Threatened
Wingspan
12.4 cm
Weight
10.75 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Bicolored Conebill is a near-threatened small tanager of mangroves and coastal forest edges along the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of South America. It has a dark blue-grey back and rufous-buff underparts, with a sharp bill adapted for probing bark and foliage. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates in mangrove and riverine forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.4 cm 4.9 in
Weight 10.75 g 0.38 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Conirostrum
Species Conirostrum bicolor

Distribution

Bicolored Conebill has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bicolored Conebill endangered?
The Bicolored Conebill has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Bicolored Conebill nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bicolored Conebill?
The Bicolored Conebill has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 10.75 g.
What order and family does the Bicolored Conebill belong to?
The Bicolored Conebill (Conirostrum bicolor) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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