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Blue-capped Redstart
Phoenicurus coeruleocephala
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.7 cm
Weight
15.166666666666666 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Blue-capped Redstart (Phoenicurus coeruleocephala) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.7 cm and a weight of 15.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.7 cm | 6.2 in |
| Weight | 15.166666666666666 g | 0.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC,CR.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Phoenicurus |
| Species | Phoenicurus coeruleocephala |
Distribution
Blue-capped Redstart has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-capped Redstart endangered?
The Blue-capped Redstart has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-capped Redstart nest?
Nest type: HC,CR.
How big is the Blue-capped Redstart?
The Blue-capped Redstart has a wingspan of 15.7 cm, weight of 15.166666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Blue-capped Redstart belong to?
The Blue-capped Redstart (Phoenicurus coeruleocephala) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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