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Jameson's Firefinch

Lagonosticta rhodopareia

Least Concern
Wingspan
9.7 cm
Weight
9.66 g
Family
Estrildidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.7 cm and a weight of 9.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 9.7 cm 3.8 in
Weight 9.66 g 0.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 16-19 days.

Clutch Size

3-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Lagonosticta
Species Lagonosticta rhodopareia

Distribution

Jameson's Firefinch has been recorded in 2 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jameson's Firefinch endangered?
The Jameson's Firefinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jameson's Firefinch nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 16-19 days.
How big is the Jameson's Firefinch?
The Jameson's Firefinch has a wingspan of 9.7 cm, weight of 9.66 g.
What order and family does the Jameson's Firefinch belong to?
The Jameson's Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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