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Black-breasted Gnateater

Conopophaga snethlageae

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.4 cm
Weight
22.5 g
Family
Conopophagidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-breasted Gnateater is a secretive, round-bodied bird of Amazonian forest undergrowth in Brazil and Peru, with males showing a black breast patch and a distinctive white postocular tuft. It inhabits dense forest undergrowth close to the ground in humid lowland and foothill forests. It forages on or near the forest floor for insects and other small invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.4 cm 5.3 in
Weight 22.5 g 0.79 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Conopophagidae
Genus Conopophaga
Species Conopophaga snethlageae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-breasted Gnateater endangered?
The Black-breasted Gnateater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-breasted Gnateater?
The Black-breasted Gnateater has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 22.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Gnateater belong to?
The Black-breasted Gnateater (Conopophaga snethlageae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Conopophagidae.

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