Pink-throated Twinspot
Hypargos margaritatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hypargos-margaritatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pink-throated Twinspot (Hypargos margaritatus) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.4 cm and a weight of 12.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.4 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 12.75 g | 0.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Hypargos |
| Species | Hypargos margaritatus |
Distribution
Pink-throated Twinspot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family