Ash-throated Gnateater

Ash-throated Gnateater

Conopophaga peruviana

Least Concern
Envergure
13,1 cm
Poids
24,05 g
Famille
Conopophagidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Ash-throated Gnateater (Conopophaga peruviana) is a bird species in the family Conopophagidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 24.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Ash-throated Gnateater is a small passerine found in the understory of Amazonian forests in Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. Weighing about 24g with a wingspan near 13.1cm, it has a distinctive ash-grey throat and forages on or near the forest floor. It feeds primarily on insects gleaned from leaf litter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,1 cm 5.2 in
Poids 24,05 g 0.85 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Conopophagidae
Genus Conopophaga
Espèces Conopophaga peruviana

Distribution

Ash-throated Gnateater has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Ash-throated Gnateater endangered?
The Ash-throated Gnateater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ash-throated Gnateater nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Ash-throated Gnateater?
The Ash-throated Gnateater has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 24.05 g.
What order and family does the Ash-throated Gnateater belong to?
The Ash-throated Gnateater (Conopophaga peruviana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Conopophagidae.

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