African Broadbill

African Broadbill

Smithornis capensis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,0 cm
Berat
23,8 g
Famili
Calyptomenidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The African Broadbill weighs about 24g and inhabits forest undergrowth across sub-Saharan Africa. Males perform a remarkable circular display flight that produces a purring sound with their wings.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 14,0 cm 5.5 in
Berat 23,8 g 0.84 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PN.

Ukuran Sarang

1-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Calyptomenidae
Genus Smithornis
Spesies Smithornis capensis

Distribution

African Broadbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the African Broadbill endangered?
The African Broadbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Broadbill nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the African Broadbill?
The African Broadbill has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 23.8 g.
What order and family does the African Broadbill belong to?
The African Broadbill (Smithornis capensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Calyptomenidae.

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