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Black-bellied Crimson Finch

Neochmia phaeton

Least Concern
طول الجناح
10,1 cm
الوزن
10,0 g
الفصيلة
Estrildidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

حول

The Black-bellied Crimson Finch is a striking estrildid finch of northern Australia and southern New Guinea, with males sporting vivid crimson head, back, and flanks offset by a black belly. It inhabits tall grasses and dense vegetation along rivers, streams, and wetland margins in tropical savanna landscapes. It feeds mainly on grass seeds and small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 10,1 cm 4.0 in
الوزن 10,0 g 0.35 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

4-6

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Neochmia
الأنواع Neochmia phaeton

Distribution

Black-bellied Crimson Finch has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black-bellied Crimson Finch endangered?
The Black-bellied Crimson Finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-bellied Crimson Finch nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
How big is the Black-bellied Crimson Finch?
The Black-bellied Crimson Finch has a wingspan of 10.1 cm, weight of 10.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Crimson Finch belong to?
The Black-bellied Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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