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Banded Wattle-eye

Platysteira laticincta

Endangered
Envergadura
13,3 cm
Peso
13,2 g
Família
Platysteiridae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Banded Wattle-eye (Platysteira laticincta) is a bird species in the family Platysteiridae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.3 cm and a weight of 13.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sobre

The Banded Wattle-eye is an Endangered flycatcher of the family Platysteiridae endemic to the Bamenda Highlands of Cameroon. Weighing about 13.2g with a wingspan of 13.3cm, it has a bold black breast band and distinctive red eye wattles. Its extremely restricted range and ongoing habitat loss threaten its survival.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 13,3 cm 5.2 in
Peso 13,2 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 15-17 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Platysteiridae
Genus Platysteira
Espécies Platysteira laticincta

Distribution

Banded Wattle-eye has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Banded Wattle-eye endangered?
The Banded Wattle-eye has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Banded Wattle-eye nest?
Incubation: 15-17 days.
How big is the Banded Wattle-eye?
The Banded Wattle-eye has a wingspan of 13.3 cm, weight of 13.2 g.
What order and family does the Banded Wattle-eye belong to?
The Banded Wattle-eye (Platysteira laticincta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Platysteiridae.

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