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Purple-gaped Honeyeater
Lichenostomus cratitius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.5 cm
Weight
18.8 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Purple-gaped Honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.5 cm and a weight of 18.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.5 cm | 6.5 in |
| Weight | 18.8 g | 0.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) |
| Genus | Lichenostomus |
| Species | Lichenostomus cratitius |
Distribution
Purple-gaped Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Purple-gaped Honeyeater endangered?
The Purple-gaped Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-gaped Honeyeater nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days.
How big is the Purple-gaped Honeyeater?
The Purple-gaped Honeyeater has a wingspan of 16.5 cm, weight of 18.8 g.
What order and family does the Purple-gaped Honeyeater belong to?
The Purple-gaped Honeyeater (Lichenostomus cratitius) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.
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