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Tufted Tit-spinetail

Leptasthenura platensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
11.6 cm
Weight
10.9 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 11.6 cm 4.6 in
Weight 10.9 g 0.38 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.

Clutch Size

2-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Furnariidae (Ovenbirds)
Genus Leptasthenura
Species Leptasthenura platensis

Distribution

Tufted Tit-spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tufted Tit-spinetail endangered?
The Tufted Tit-spinetail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tufted Tit-spinetail nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
How big is the Tufted Tit-spinetail?
The Tufted Tit-spinetail has a wingspan of 11.6 cm, weight of 10.9 g.
What order and family does the Tufted Tit-spinetail belong to?
The Tufted Tit-spinetail (Leptasthenura platensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.

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