Angola Cave-chat
Xenocopsychus ansorgei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="xenocopsychus-ansorgei"></birdfyi-bird>The Angola Cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 37.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Angola Cave-chat is a medium-sized muscicapid with a 19.8 cm wingspan, weighing around 38 grams. As its name suggests, it is associated with rocky habitats and caves in Angola. It perches on rocks and ledges, flycatching and foraging for insects in rugged terrain.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 37.75 g | 1.33 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Xenocopsychus |
| Species | Xenocopsychus ansorgei |
Distribution
Angola Cave-chat has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family