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Kretschmer's Longbill
Macrosphenus kretschmeri
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.8 cm
Weight
19.9 g
Family
Macrosphenidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 19.9 g | 0.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Macrosphenidae |
| Genus | Macrosphenus |
| Species | Macrosphenus kretschmeri |
Distribution
Kretschmer's Longbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kretschmer's Longbill endangered?
The Kretschmer's Longbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Kretschmer's Longbill?
The Kretschmer's Longbill has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 19.9 g.
What order and family does the Kretschmer's Longbill belong to?
The Kretschmer's Longbill (Macrosphenus kretschmeri) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Macrosphenidae.
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