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Red-billed Oxpecker
Buphagus erythrorynchus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
23.7 cm
Weight
50.5 g
Family
Buphagidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.7 cm | 9.3 in |
| Weight | 50.5 g | 1.78 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Buphagidae |
| Genus | Buphagus |
| Species | Buphagus erythrorynchus |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-billed Oxpecker endangered?
The Red-billed Oxpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-billed Oxpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.
How big is the Red-billed Oxpecker?
The Red-billed Oxpecker has a wingspan of 23.7 cm, weight of 50.5 g.
What order and family does the Red-billed Oxpecker belong to?
The Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorynchus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Buphagidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Buphagidae family