Order Passeriformes 226 species in 59 genera Size: Between 9 and 28 cm. Distribution: Nearctic and Neotropical Regions. Habitat: Very varied. Open areas, forests, bushes, plantations, parks. Feeding: Fruits, seeds, insects, nectar. Breeding: The nest is generally an open cup, some species close it leaving a lateral entrance. 4-5 eggs. Incubation 12-18 days. Nestling period 11-24 days. Threat status: 24 threatened species (2 Critically Endangered, 6 Endangered and 15 Vulnerable). [+info]