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Velvet Asity
Philepitta castanea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.5 cm
Weight
35.660000000000004 g
Family
Philepittidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm | 6.1 in |
| Weight | 35.660000000000004 g | 1.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN. Fledging: 17 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Philepittidae |
| Genus | Philepitta |
| Species | Philepitta castanea |
Distribution
Velvet Asity has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Velvet Asity endangered?
The Velvet Asity has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Velvet Asity nest?
Nest type: PN. Fledging: 17 days.
How big is the Velvet Asity?
The Velvet Asity has a wingspan of 15.5 cm, weight of 35.660000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Velvet Asity belong to?
The Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Philepittidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Philepittidae family