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White-capped Water-redstart
Phoenicurus leucocephalus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.9 cm
Weight
31.266666666666666 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 31.266666666666666 g | 1.10 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR,CV,CP.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Phoenicurus |
| Species | Phoenicurus leucocephalus |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-capped Water-redstart endangered?
The White-capped Water-redstart has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-capped Water-redstart nest?
Nest type: CR,CV,CP.
How big is the White-capped Water-redstart?
The White-capped Water-redstart has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 31.266666666666666 g.
What order and family does the White-capped Water-redstart belong to?
The White-capped Water-redstart (Phoenicurus leucocephalus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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