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Eurasian Blackcap

Sylvia atricapilla

Least Concern
Wingspan
15.2 cm
Weight
19.316666666666666 g
Family
Sylviidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 15.2 cm 6.0 in
Weight 19.316666666666666 g 0.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-16 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.

Clutch Size

2-7

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Sylviidae (Old World Warblers)
Genus Sylvia
Species Sylvia atricapilla

Distribution

Eurasian Blackcap has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Eurasian Blackcap endangered?
The Eurasian Blackcap has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Blackcap nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-16 days. Fledging: 10-15 days.
How big is the Eurasian Blackcap?
The Eurasian Blackcap has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 19.316666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Blackcap belong to?
The Eurasian Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae.

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