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Pygmy Cupwing

Pnoepyga pusilla

Least Concern
Wingspan
10.0 cm
Weight
12.25 g
Family
Pnoepygidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.0 cm 3.9 in
Weight 12.25 g 0.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

2-6

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Pygmy Cupwing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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External Databases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pygmy Cupwing endangered?
The Pygmy Cupwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pygmy Cupwing nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Pygmy Cupwing?
The Pygmy Cupwing has a wingspan of 10.0 cm, weight of 12.25 g.
What order and family does the Pygmy Cupwing belong to?
The Pygmy Cupwing (Pnoepyga pusilla) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pnoepygidae.

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