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Himalayan Shortwing
Brachypteryx cruralis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
12,9 cm
Peso
21,5 g
Familia
Muscicapidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,9 cm | 5.1 in |
| Peso | 21,5 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Muscicapidae (Papamoscas del Viejo Mundo) |
| Genus | Brachypteryx |
| Especies | Brachypteryx cruralis |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Himalayan Shortwing endangered?
The Himalayan Shortwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Himalayan Shortwing nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Himalayan Shortwing?
The Himalayan Shortwing has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 21.5 g.
What order and family does the Himalayan Shortwing belong to?
The Himalayan Shortwing (Brachypteryx cruralis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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