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Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis herioti
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
15.0 cm
Weight
19.919999999999998 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis herioti) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 19.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 19.919999999999998 g | 0.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Cyornis |
| Species | Cyornis herioti |
Distribution
Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher endangered?
The Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher?
The Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 19.919999999999998 g.
What order and family does the Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher belong to?
The Blue-breasted Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis herioti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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