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Black-cheeked Ant-tanager

Habia atrimaxillaris

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
18,7 cm
Berat
41,03333333333333 g
Famili
Cardinalidae
Ordo
Passeriformes
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Tentang

The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager is a Near Threatened species restricted to the Osa Peninsula and adjacent areas of southwestern Costa Rica, with males displaying a red crest, black cheeks, and a rose-red throat. It inhabits the interior of humid lowland forests, where it associates with army ant swarms to capture insects flushed by the ants. Deforestation on the Osa Peninsula poses the main threat to this species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 18,7 cm 7.4 in
Berat 41,03333333333333 g 1.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Habia
Spesies Habia atrimaxillaris

Distribution

Black-cheeked Ant-tanager has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-cheeked Ant-tanager endangered?
The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Black-cheeked Ant-tanager nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days.
How big is the Black-cheeked Ant-tanager?
The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager has a wingspan of 18.7 cm, weight of 41.03333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Black-cheeked Ant-tanager belong to?
The Black-cheeked Ant-tanager (Habia atrimaxillaris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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