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AT A GLANCECommon Name: AkikikiScientific Name: Oreomystis bairdiType: Bird (Hawaiian Honeycreeper, Fringillidae)Size: Total length: 13 cm (5.1 in); Wingspan: 18–20 cm (7.1–7.9 in)Weight: 12–17 g (0.42–0.60 oz)Lifespan: Estimated 5–9 years in native montane...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Crested SatinbirdScientific Name: Cnemophilus macgregoriiType: Bird (Satinbird Family, Cnemophilidae)Size: Total length: 9.5–10.5 in (24–27 cm)Weight: 3.2–4.4 oz (90–125 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet: Specialized Frugivore (strictly...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Whitehead’s BroadbillScientific Name: Calyptomena whiteheadiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Body length: 9.4–11.0 in (24–28 cm); large, plump montane broadbillWeight: 4.9–5.7 oz (140–162 g); heaviest species in the...
Birds > Perching Birds
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Banded BroadbillScientific Name: Eurylaimus javanicusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Body length: 8.5–9.3 in (21.5–23.5 cm); Wingspan: 12.0–13.5 in (30–34 cm)Weight: 2.6–3.2 oz (75–90 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet:...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Little Bee-eaterScientific Name: Merops pusillusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Length 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in); wingspan 23 to 26 cm (9 to 10 in)Weight: 13 to 19 g (0.46 to 0.67 oz)Lifespan: 5 to 8 years in the wildDiet:...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Broad-billed RollerScientific Name: Eurystomus glaucurusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Length 29 to 30 cm (11.4 to 11.8 in); wingspan 54 to 58 cm (21 to 23 in)Weight: 80 to 120 g (2.8 to 4.2 oz)Lifespan: 6 to 10 years in the...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Common RedpollScientific Name: Acanthis flammeaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Length: 11.5-14 cm (4.5-5.5 in); Wingspan: 20-25 cm (7.9-9.8 in)Weight: 11-16 g (0.39-0.56 oz)Lifespan: 2-3 years in the wild (up to 9 years...
Birds > Perching Birds
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Snow BuntingScientific Name: Plectrophenax nivalisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Length: 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in); Wingspan: 30-35 cm (11.8-13.8 in)Weight: 28-42 g (0.99-1.48 oz)Lifespan: 3-5 years in the wild (record...
Birds > Perching Birds
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: YellowhammerScientific Name: Emberiza citrinellaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Length: 16-16.5 cm (6.3-6.5 in); Wingspan: 23-29 cm (9.1-11.4 in)Weight: 20-36 g (0.7-1.3 oz)Lifespan: 2-3 years in the wild (up to 12 years...
Birds > Perching Birds
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: BramblingScientific Name: Fringilla montifringillaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Length: 14-16 cm (5.5-6.3 in); Wingspan: 25-28 cm (9.8-11.0 in)Weight: 17-30 g (0.60-1.06 oz)Lifespan: 2-4 years in the wild (up to 14...
