Banded Wattle-eye
Platysteira laticincta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="platysteira-laticincta"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Wattle-eye (Platysteira laticincta) is a bird species in the family Platysteiridae, within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.3 cm and a weight of 13.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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The Banded Wattle-eye is an Endangered flycatcher of the family Platysteiridae endemic to the Bamenda Highlands of Cameroon. Weighing about 13.2g with a wingspan of 13.3cm, it has a bold black breast band and distinctive red eye wattles. Its extremely restricted range and ongoing habitat loss threaten its survival.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,3 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 13,2 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 15-17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Platysteiridae |
| Genus | Platysteira |
| Especies | Platysteira laticincta |
Distribution
Banded Wattle-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Platysteiridae family