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Banded Wattle-eye

Platysteira laticincta

Endangered
Envergure
13,3 cm
Poids
13,2 g
Famille
Platysteiridae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Banded Wattle-eye (Platysteira laticincta) is a bird species in the family Platysteiridae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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
Envergure 13,3 cm 5.2 in
Poids 13,2 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 15-17 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Platysteiridae
Genus Platysteira
Espèces Platysteira laticincta

Distribution

Banded Wattle-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Banded Wattle-eye endangered?
The Banded Wattle-eye has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Banded Wattle-eye nest?
Incubation: 15-17 days.
How big is the Banded Wattle-eye?
The Banded Wattle-eye has a wingspan of 13.3 cm, weight of 13.2 g.
What order and family does the Banded Wattle-eye belong to?
The Banded Wattle-eye (Platysteira laticincta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Platysteiridae.

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