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Black-bellied Gnateater

Conopophaga melanogaster

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
15,8 cm
Gewicht
41,6 g
Familie
Conopophagidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Black-bellied Gnateater (Conopophaga melanogaster) is a bird species in the family Conopophagidae, within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.8 cm and a weight of 41.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-bellied Gnateater is a secretive, ground-dwelling bird of Amazonian forests in Brazil and Bolivia, with males featuring a bold black belly, chestnut breast, and a distinctive white postocular streak. It inhabits the dense undergrowth of lowland and foothill tropical forests. It feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, foraging close to the forest floor in the deep shade of thick vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 15,8 cm 6.2 in
Gewicht 41,6 g 1.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Conopophagidae
Genus Conopophaga
Arten Conopophaga melanogaster

Distribution

Black-bellied Gnateater has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Black-bellied Gnateater endangered?
The Black-bellied Gnateater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-bellied Gnateater?
The Black-bellied Gnateater has a wingspan of 15.8 cm, weight of 41.6 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Gnateater belong to?
The Black-bellied Gnateater (Conopophaga melanogaster) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Conopophagidae.

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