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Elegant Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus elegans
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.3 cm
Weight
34.31666666666667 g
Family
Furnariidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.3 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 34.31666666666667 g | 1.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Furnariidae (Ovenbirds) |
| Genus | Xiphorhynchus |
| Species | Xiphorhynchus elegans |
Distribution
Elegant Woodcreeper has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegant Woodcreeper endangered?
The Elegant Woodcreeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Elegant Woodcreeper nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.
How big is the Elegant Woodcreeper?
The Elegant Woodcreeper has a wingspan of 19.3 cm, weight of 34.31666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Elegant Woodcreeper belong to?
The Elegant Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus elegans) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae.
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