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Rüppell's Chat
Myrmecocichla melaena
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.8 cm
Weight
33.1 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Rüppell's Chat (Myrmecocichla melaena) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.8 cm and a weight of 33.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.8 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 33.1 g | 1.17 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Myrmecocichla |
| Species | Myrmecocichla melaena |
Distribution
Rüppell's Chat has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rüppell's Chat endangered?
The Rüppell's Chat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rüppell's Chat nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the Rüppell's Chat?
The Rüppell's Chat has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 33.1 g.
What order and family does the Rüppell's Chat belong to?
The Rüppell's Chat (Myrmecocichla melaena) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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