Black-breasted Boatbill
Machaerirhynchus nigripectus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="machaerirhynchus-nigripectus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-breasted Boatbill (Machaerirhynchus nigripectus) is a bird species in the family Machaerirhynchidae, within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12 cm and a weight of 12 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-breasted Boatbill is a small, distinctive flycatcher of New Guinea's montane forests, named for its wide, flattened bill and bearing a bold black breast band across yellow underparts. It inhabits the undergrowth and mid-story of primary highland forests. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates, sallying from perches and gleaning from foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,0 cm | 4.7 in |
| Peso | 11,966666666666669 g | 0.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Machaerirhynchidae |
| Genus | Machaerirhynchus |
| Especies | Machaerirhynchus nigripectus |
Distribution
Black-breasted Boatbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Machaerirhynchidae family