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Western Whipbird
Psophodes nigrogularis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.1 cm
Weight
44.699999999999996 g
Family
Psophodidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 44.699999999999996 g | 1.58 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Psophodidae |
| Genus | Psophodes |
| Species | Psophodes nigrogularis |
Distribution
Western Whipbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Western Whipbird endangered?
The Western Whipbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Whipbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.
How big is the Western Whipbird?
The Western Whipbird has a wingspan of 16.1 cm, weight of 44.699999999999996 g.
What order and family does the Western Whipbird belong to?
The Western Whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Psophodidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Psophodidae family