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Red Fox-sparrow

Passerella iliaca

Least Concern
Wingspan
16.8 cm
Weight
35.25 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 16.8 cm 6.6 in
Weight 35.25 g 1.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 9-10 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Passerellidae
Genus Passerella
Species Passerella iliaca

Distribution

Red Fox-sparrow has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red Fox-sparrow endangered?
The Red Fox-sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red Fox-sparrow nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 9-10 days.
How big is the Red Fox-sparrow?
The Red Fox-sparrow has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 35.25 g.
What order and family does the Red Fox-sparrow belong to?
The Red Fox-sparrow (Passerella iliaca) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.

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