Angola Cave-chat
Xenocopsychus ansorgei
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Least Concern
Envergure
19,8 cm
Poids
37,75 g
Famille
Muscicapidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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À propos
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.
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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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