Abyssinian Scimitarbill

Abyssinian Scimitarbill

Rhinopomastus minor

Least Concern
Envergure
17,9 cm
Poids
25,5 g
Famille
Phoeniculidae
Ordre
Bucerotiformes

The Abyssinian Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus minor) is a bird species in the family Phoeniculidae (wood hoopoes), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.9 cm and a weight of 25.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Abyssinian Scimitarbill is a small bird weighing about 26g found in dry woodland and savanna of eastern Africa. It uses its decurved bill to probe bark and crevices for insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 17,9 cm 7.0 in
Poids 25,5 g 0.90 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes)
Famille Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes)
Genus Rhinopomastus
Espèces Rhinopomastus minor

Distribution

Abyssinian Scimitarbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Abyssinian Scimitarbill endangered?
The Abyssinian Scimitarbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Scimitarbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Abyssinian Scimitarbill?
The Abyssinian Scimitarbill has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 25.5 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Scimitarbill belong to?
The Abyssinian Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus minor) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Phoeniculidae.

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