African Silverbill
Euodice cantans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="euodice-cantans"></birdfyi-bird>The African Silverbill (Euodice cantans) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.7 cm and a weight of 12 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The African Silverbill is a petite estrildid finch weighing about 12 g with a wingspan near 11 cm. It is a social bird of dry savanna and scrub in Africa and the Middle East, recognisable by its pale silvery bill and soft brown plumage, often seen in small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.7 cm | 4.2 in |
| Weight | 12.0 g | 0.42 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Euodice |
| Species | Euodice cantans |
Distribution
African Silverbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family