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Elegant Crescentchest
Melanopareia elegans
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.6 cm
Weight
17.675 g
Family
Melanopareiidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.6 cm | 4.2 in |
| Weight | 17.675 g | 0.62 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Fledging: 10-12 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Melanopareiidae |
| Genus | Melanopareia |
| Species | Melanopareia elegans |
Distribution
Elegant Crescentchest has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegant Crescentchest endangered?
The Elegant Crescentchest has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Elegant Crescentchest nest?
Nest type: SP. Fledging: 10-12 days.
How big is the Elegant Crescentchest?
The Elegant Crescentchest has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 17.675 g.
What order and family does the Elegant Crescentchest belong to?
The Elegant Crescentchest (Melanopareia elegans) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Melanopareiidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Melanopareiidae family