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Black-billed Sicklebill

Drepanornis albertisi

Least Concern
Envergadura
29,5 cm
Peso
113,0 g
Família
Paradisaeidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Black-billed Sicklebill (Drepanornis albertisi) is a bird species in the family Paradisaeidae (birds-of-paradise), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.5 cm and a weight of 113 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Black-billed Sicklebill is a large bird of paradise of New Guinea's montane forests, with the male displaying deep brown plumage, a long tail, and an extraordinarily long, strongly curved black bill used to probe for nectar and extract grubs from bark. It inhabits primary mid-montane forests across the main island of New Guinea. It feeds on arthropods, nectar, and fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 29,5 cm 11.6 in
Peso 113,0 g 3.99 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-Paradise)
Genus Drepanornis
Espécies Drepanornis albertisi

Distribution

Black-billed Sicklebill has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-billed Sicklebill endangered?
The Black-billed Sicklebill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-billed Sicklebill?
The Black-billed Sicklebill has a wingspan of 29.5 cm, weight of 113.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-billed Sicklebill belong to?
The Black-billed Sicklebill (Drepanornis albertisi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paradisaeidae.

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