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Mistletoebird

Dicaeum hirundinaceum

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.0 cm
Weight
9.0 g
Family
Dicaeidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.0 cm 4.7 in
Weight 9.0 g 0.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 15 days.

Clutch Size

3-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Dicaeidae
Genus Dicaeum
Species Dicaeum hirundinaceum

Distribution

Mistletoebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mistletoebird endangered?
The Mistletoebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mistletoebird nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the Mistletoebird?
The Mistletoebird has a wingspan of 12.0 cm, weight of 9.0 g.
What order and family does the Mistletoebird belong to?
The Mistletoebird (Dicaeum hirundinaceum) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Dicaeidae.

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