Asian Stubtail

Asian Stubtail

Urosphena squameiceps

Least Concern
Envergure
10,2 cm
Poids
9,0 g
Famille
Cettiidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Asian Stubtail (Urosphena squameiceps) is a bird species in the family Cettiidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Asian Stubtail is a tiny, secretive warbler found in the forests of eastern Asia, breeding in Siberia and wintering in South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 9g with a very short wingspan of 10.2cm, it has a characteristically abbreviated tail and scaly head pattern. It creeps mouse-like through dense undergrowth, feeding on small invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 10,2 cm 4.0 in
Poids 9,0 g 0.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 13 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-7

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Cettiidae
Genus Urosphena
Espèces Urosphena squameiceps

Distribution

Asian Stubtail has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Asian Stubtail endangered?
The Asian Stubtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Stubtail nest?
Incubation: 13 days.
How big is the Asian Stubtail?
The Asian Stubtail has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 9.0 g.
What order and family does the Asian Stubtail belong to?
The Asian Stubtail (Urosphena squameiceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cettiidae.

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