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Black-capped Piprites

Piprites pileata

Near Threatened
Envergadura
14,4 cm
Peso
15,0 g
Familia
Tyrannidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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The Black-capped Piprites is a Near Threatened, peculiar small bird of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil and adjacent Argentina, with a distinctive black cap, whitish eye ring, and olive-green plumage. It inhabits the canopy and mid-story of araucaria and mixed forests. Ongoing deforestation of the Atlantic Forest threatens this species, which has a restricted range and specialized habitat requirements.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Peso 15,0 g 0.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos)
Genus Piprites
Especies Piprites pileata

Distribution

Black-capped Piprites has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Black-capped Piprites endangered?
The Black-capped Piprites has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Black-capped Piprites?
The Black-capped Piprites has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 15.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Piprites belong to?
The Black-capped Piprites (Piprites pileata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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