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Silver-crowned Friarbird

Philemon argenticeps

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.3 cm
Weight
80.875 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.3 cm 10.7 in
Weight 80.875 g 2.85 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Philemon
Species Philemon argenticeps

Distribution

Silver-crowned Friarbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Silver-crowned Friarbird endangered?
The Silver-crowned Friarbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Silver-crowned Friarbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
How big is the Silver-crowned Friarbird?
The Silver-crowned Friarbird has a wingspan of 27.3 cm, weight of 80.875 g.
What order and family does the Silver-crowned Friarbird belong to?
The Silver-crowned Friarbird (Philemon argenticeps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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