Arnot's Chat
Myrmecocichla arnotti
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.2 cm
Weight
39.28333333333333 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
Arnot's Chat is an African passerine of the family Muscicapidae found in open woodland and savanna habitats. Weighing around 39g with a wingspan of roughly 20cm, it displays a striking black-and-white plumage pattern. It perches prominently and feeds on insects caught on the ground.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm | 8.0 in |
| Weight | 39.28333333333333 g | 1.39 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 21-22 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Myrmecocichla |
| Species | Myrmecocichla arnotti |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arnot's Chat endangered?
The Arnot's Chat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arnot's Chat nest?
Nest type: CV,CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 21-22 days.
How big is the Arnot's Chat?
The Arnot's Chat has a wingspan of 20.2 cm, weight of 39.28333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Arnot's Chat belong to?
The Arnot's Chat (Myrmecocichla arnotti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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