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Scaly-breasted Cupwing

Pnoepyga albiventer

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.3 cm
Weight
21.25 g
Family
Pnoepygidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.3 cm 4.8 in
Weight 21.25 g 0.75 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SP.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Pnoepygidae
Genus Pnoepyga
Species Pnoepyga albiventer

Distribution

Scaly-breasted Cupwing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Scaly-breasted Cupwing endangered?
The Scaly-breasted Cupwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scaly-breasted Cupwing nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Scaly-breasted Cupwing?
The Scaly-breasted Cupwing has a wingspan of 12.3 cm, weight of 21.25 g.
What order and family does the Scaly-breasted Cupwing belong to?
The Scaly-breasted Cupwing (Pnoepyga albiventer) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pnoepygidae.

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