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Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird
Sciaphylax hemimelaena
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.9 cm
Weight
15.666666666666666 g
Family
Thamnophilidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird (Sciaphylax hemimelaena) is a bird species in the family Thamnophilidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 15.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.9 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 15.666666666666666 g | 0.55 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 | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Sciaphylax |
| Species | Sciaphylax hemimelaena |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird endangered?
The Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird?
The Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 15.666666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird belong to?
The Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird (Sciaphylax hemimelaena) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae.
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