Angola Cave-chat

Angola Cave-chat

Xenocopsychus ansorgei

Least Concern
Envergure
19,8 cm
Poids
37,75 g
Famille
Muscicapidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Angola Cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 37.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Angola Cave-chat is a medium-sized muscicapid with a 19.8 cm wingspan, weighing around 38 grams. As its name suggests, it is associated with rocky habitats and caves in Angola. It perches on rocks and ledges, flycatching and foraging for insects in rugged terrain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 19,8 cm 7.8 in
Poids 37,75 g 1.33 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
Genus Xenocopsychus
Espèces Xenocopsychus ansorgei

Distribution

Angola Cave-chat has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Angola Cave-chat endangered?
The Angola Cave-chat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Angola Cave-chat nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Angola Cave-chat?
The Angola Cave-chat has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 37.75 g.
What order and family does the Angola Cave-chat belong to?
The Angola Cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.

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