Angola Cave-chat
Xenocopsychus ansorgei
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.8 cm
Weight
37.75 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Angola Cave-chat endangered?
The Angola Cave-chat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Angola Cave-chat nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Angola Cave-chat?
The Angola Cave-chat has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 37.75 g.
What order and family does the Angola Cave-chat belong to?
The Angola Cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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