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Short-billed Miner
Geositta antarctica
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.1 cm
Weight
35.125 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Short-billed Miner (Geositta antarctica) is a bird species in the family Furnariidae (ovenbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.1 cm and a weight of 35.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 35.125 g | 1.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Geositta |
| Species | Geositta antarctica |
Distribution
Short-billed Miner has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Short-billed Miner endangered?
The Short-billed Miner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Short-billed Miner nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Short-billed Miner?
The Short-billed Miner has a wingspan of 21.1 cm, weight of 35.125 g.
What order and family does the Short-billed Miner belong to?
The Short-billed Miner (Geositta antarctica) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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