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Blue-black Grassquit

Volatinia jacarina

Least Concern
Wingspan
9.6 cm
Weight
10.0 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 9.6 cm 3.8 in
Weight 10.0 g 0.35 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 9 days.

Clutch Size

1-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Volatinia
Species Volatinia jacarina

Distribution

Blue-black Grassquit has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Blue-black Grassquit endangered?
The Blue-black Grassquit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-black Grassquit nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 9 days.
How big is the Blue-black Grassquit?
The Blue-black Grassquit has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 10.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-black Grassquit belong to?
The Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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