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Purple Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes caeruleus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.3 cm
Weight
11.016666666666666 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Purple Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.3 cm and a weight of 11 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.3 cm | 4.4 in |
| Weight | 11.016666666666666 g | 0.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Cyanerpes |
| Species | Cyanerpes caeruleus |
Distribution
Purple Honeycreeper has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Purple Honeycreeper endangered?
The Purple Honeycreeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Honeycreeper nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Purple Honeycreeper?
The Purple Honeycreeper has a wingspan of 11.3 cm, weight of 11.016666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Purple Honeycreeper belong to?
The Purple Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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