Black-cheeked Gnateater
Conopophaga melanops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="conopophaga-melanops"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-cheeked Gnateater (Conopophaga melanops) is a bird species in the family Conopophagidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13 cm and a weight of 20.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
The Black-cheeked Gnateater is a small, plump bird of humid forest in coastal Brazil, with males bearing a distinctive bold black cheek patch and a white postocular tuft against chestnut-brown plumage. It inhabits the dense undergrowth and forest floor of Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil. It feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, foraging secretively near the ground.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 13,0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 20,35 g | 0.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
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Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 15 days.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Conopophagidae |
| Genus | Conopophaga |
| Türler | Conopophaga melanops |
Distribution
Black-cheeked Gnateater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Conopophagidae family