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Black-capped Warbling-finch

Microspingus melanoleucus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
12,1 cm
Gewicht
12,0 g
Familie
Thraupidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Black-capped Warbling-finch (Microspingus melanoleucus) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tangaren), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.1 cm and a weight of 12 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-capped Warbling-finch is a small, attractive finch of open Andean slopes and shrubby areas in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina, with males showing a bold black cap contrasting with white cheeks and underparts, and streaked grey-brown upperparts. It inhabits montane scrub, hedgerows, and the edges of cultivation at moderate to high elevations. It feeds on seeds and insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 12,1 cm 4.8 in
Gewicht 12,0 g 0.42 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Thraupidae (Tangaren)
Genus Microspingus
Arten Microspingus melanoleucus

Distribution

Black-capped Warbling-finch has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Black-capped Warbling-finch endangered?
The Black-capped Warbling-finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-capped Warbling-finch nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-capped Warbling-finch?
The Black-capped Warbling-finch has a wingspan of 12.1 cm, weight of 12.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Warbling-finch belong to?
The Black-capped Warbling-finch (Microspingus melanoleucus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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