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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
24,2 cm
Peso
41,70000000000001 g
Familia
Tyrannidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Peso | 41,70000000000001 g | 1.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-22 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos) |
| Genus | Tyrannus |
| Especies | Tyrannus forficatus |
Distribution
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher endangered?
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-22 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
How big is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher?
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 41.70000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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