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Short-tailed Akalat
Sheppardia poensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.9 cm
Weight
18.65 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 18.65 g | 0.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Sheppardia |
| Species | Sheppardia poensis |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Short-tailed Akalat endangered?
The Short-tailed Akalat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Short-tailed Akalat?
The Short-tailed Akalat has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 18.65 g.
What order and family does the Short-tailed Akalat belong to?
The Short-tailed Akalat (Sheppardia poensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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