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Banded Wattle-eye

Platysteira laticincta

Endangered

Envergure

13,3 cm

Poids

13,2 g

Famille

Platysteiridae

Ordre

Passeriformes

À propos

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

🌲 Forest

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.

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Présent Not recorded