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Long-billed Gnatwren
Ramphocaenus melanurus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.0 cm
Weight
9.049999999999999 g
Family
Polioptilidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Long-billed Gnatwren (Ramphocaenus melanurus) is a bird species in the family Polioptilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10 cm and a weight of 9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 9.049999999999999 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 12 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Polioptilidae |
| Genus | Ramphocaenus |
| Species | Ramphocaenus melanurus |
Distribution
Long-billed Gnatwren has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Long-billed Gnatwren endangered?
The Long-billed Gnatwren has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-billed Gnatwren nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 12 days.
How big is the Long-billed Gnatwren?
The Long-billed Gnatwren has a wingspan of 10.0 cm, weight of 9.049999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Long-billed Gnatwren belong to?
The Long-billed Gnatwren (Ramphocaenus melanurus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Polioptilidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Polioptilidae family
Black-capped Gnatcatcher
Polioptila nigriceps
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Polioptila melanura
Least Concern
Blue-grey Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Least Concern
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Least Concern
Chattering Gnatwren
Ramphocaenus sticturus
Not Evaluated
Collared Gnatwren
Microbates collaris
Least Concern
Creamy-bellied Gnatcatcher
Polioptila lactea
Least Concern
Cuban Gnatcatcher
Polioptila lembeyei
Least Concern