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Cassin's Honeybird
Prodotiscus insignis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.9 cm
Weight
10.725 g
Family
Indicatoridae
Order
Piciformes
The Cassin's Honeybird (Prodotiscus insignis) is a bird species in the family Indicatoridae (honeyguides), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.9 cm and a weight of 10.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.9 cm | 5.1 in |
| Weight | 10.725 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Indicatoridae (Honeyguides) |
| Genus | Prodotiscus |
| Species | Prodotiscus insignis |
Distribution
Cassin's Honeybird has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cassin's Honeybird endangered?
The Cassin's Honeybird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cassin's Honeybird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Cassin's Honeybird?
The Cassin's Honeybird has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 10.725 g.
What order and family does the Cassin's Honeybird belong to?
The Cassin's Honeybird (Prodotiscus insignis) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Indicatoridae.
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