Andean Solitaire

Andean Solitaire

Myadestes ralloides

Least Concern
Envergadura
16,8 cm
Peso
28,056 g
Familia
Turdidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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The Andean Solitaire is a melodious thrush with a 16.8 cm wingspan, weighing around 28 grams. It inhabits cloud forests along the Andes, where its rich, flute-like song resonates through the understory. It feeds on small fruits and insects gleaned from vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,8 cm 6.6 in
Peso 28,056 g 0.99 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Turdidae (Zorzales)
Genus Myadestes
Especies Myadestes ralloides

Distribution

Andean Solitaire has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Andean Solitaire endangered?
The Andean Solitaire has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Solitaire nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Andean Solitaire?
The Andean Solitaire has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 28.056 g.
What order and family does the Andean Solitaire belong to?
The Andean Solitaire (Myadestes ralloides) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae.

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