Southern Anteater Chat
Myrmecocichla formicivora
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<birdfyi-bird slug="myrmecocichla-formicivora"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Anteater Chat (Myrmecocichla formicivora) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.2 cm and a weight of 40.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 40.25 g | 1.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 15-18 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Myrmecocichla |
| Species | Myrmecocichla formicivora |
Distribution
Southern Anteater Chat has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family