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Clark's Nutcracker

Nucifraga columbiana

Least Concern
Wingspan
38.2 cm
Weight
132.495 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 38.2 cm 15.0 in
Weight 132.495 g 4.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Clutch Size

2-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Nucifraga
Species Nucifraga columbiana

Distribution

Clark's Nutcracker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Clark's Nutcracker endangered?
The Clark's Nutcracker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Clark's Nutcracker nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 20 days.
How big is the Clark's Nutcracker?
The Clark's Nutcracker has a wingspan of 38.2 cm, weight of 132.495 g.
What order and family does the Clark's Nutcracker belong to?
The Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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