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Silver-crowned Friarbird
Philemon argenticeps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.3 cm
Weight
80.875 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Silver-crowned Friarbird (Philemon argenticeps) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.3 cm and a weight of 80.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
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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