Visayan Miniature Babbler (Micromacronus leytensis)
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Visayan Miniature Babbler

Micromacronus leytensis Amadon, 1962

5.5 gWeight

The Visayan miniature babbler (Micromacronus leytensis) or the Leyte plumed-warbler is a bird species in the family Cisticolidae.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Visayan miniature babbler (Micromacronus leytensis) or the Leyte plumed-warbler is a bird species in the family Cisticolidae.

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Questions

How big is the Visayan Miniature Babbler?

The Visayan Miniature Babbler weighs around 5.5 g.

Where does the Visayan Miniature Babbler live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Leyte and Samar (east-central Philippines).

Is the Visayan Miniature Babbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Visayan Miniature Babbler as Near Threatened.

What does the Visayan Miniature Babbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Visayan Miniature Babbler in?

It belongs to the family Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
5.5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
41 mm
Tail
28 mm
Bill
9 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Leyte and Samar (east-central Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cisticolas & Allies Cisticolidae
Genus
Micromacronus

Other birds in the genus Micromacronus

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Visayan Miniature Babbler

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