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Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
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Least Concern
Envergure
27,9 cm
Poids
70,0 g
Famille
Phoeniculidae
Ordre
Bucerotiformes
The Green Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) is a bird species in the family Phoeniculidae (wood hoopoes), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.9 cm and a weight of 70 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,9 cm | 11.0 in |
| Poids | 70,0 g | 2.47 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-18 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Famille | Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Phoeniculus |
| Espèces | Phoeniculus purpureus |
Distribution
Green Woodhoopoe has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Green Woodhoopoe endangered?
The Green Woodhoopoe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Woodhoopoe nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-18 days.
How big is the Green Woodhoopoe?
The Green Woodhoopoe has a wingspan of 27.9 cm, weight of 70.0 g.
What order and family does the Green Woodhoopoe belong to?
The Green Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Phoeniculidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoeniculidae family
Forest Scimitarbill
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Violet Woodhoopoe
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Black Scimitarbill
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Abyssinian Scimitarbill
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Black-billed Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern
White-headed Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern