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Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater

Acanthagenys rufogularis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
22,2 cm
Berat
51,75 g
Famili
Meliphagidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) is a bird species in the family Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.2 cm and a weight of 51.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (<em>Acanthagenys rufogularis</em>) is a medium-sized passerine belonging to the family Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters). Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. It occurs across a range of habitats including coastal zones, desert scrubland, and forested areas, reflecting considerable ecological versatility. The species builds a cup nest (CP type), with clutch sizes of 2–3 eggs; incubation typically lasts 14–15 days and fledging occurs at 14–19 days. The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. Research indicates it is widely distributed across Australia, where it is a familiar bird of arid and semi-arid regions.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 22,2 cm 8.7 in
Berat 51,75 g 1.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-19 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Acanthagenys
Spesies Acanthagenys rufogularis

Distribution

Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater endangered?
The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-19 days.
How big is the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater?
The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater has a wingspan of 22.2 cm, weight of 51.75 g.
What order and family does the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater belong to?
The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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