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Sharpbill

Oxyruncus cristatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.4 cm
Weight
41.5 g
Family
Oxyruncidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.4 cm 7.2 in
Weight 41.5 g 1.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Oxyruncidae
Genus Oxyruncus
Species Oxyruncus cristatus

Distribution

Sharpbill has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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External Databases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sharpbill endangered?
The Sharpbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sharpbill nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
How big is the Sharpbill?
The Sharpbill has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 41.5 g.
What order and family does the Sharpbill belong to?
The Sharpbill (Oxyruncus cristatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Oxyruncidae.

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