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California Towhee
Melozone crissalis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.8 cm
Weight
49.62499999999999 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.8 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 49.62499999999999 g | 1.75 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 6-11 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Melozone |
| Species | Melozone crissalis |
Distribution
California Towhee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the California Towhee endangered?
The California Towhee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the California Towhee nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 6-11 days.
How big is the California Towhee?
The California Towhee has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 49.62499999999999 g.
What order and family does the California Towhee belong to?
The California Towhee (Melozone crissalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.
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