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Thick-billed Fox-sparrow
Passerella megarhyncha
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.8 cm
Weight
33.5 g
Family
Passerellidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.8 cm | 6.6 in |
| Weight | 33.5 g | 1.18 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 9-10 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Passerella |
| Species | Passerella megarhyncha |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Thick-billed Fox-sparrow endangered?
The Thick-billed Fox-sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Thick-billed Fox-sparrow nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 9-10 days.
How big is the Thick-billed Fox-sparrow?
The Thick-billed Fox-sparrow has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 33.5 g.
What order and family does the Thick-billed Fox-sparrow belong to?
The Thick-billed Fox-sparrow (Passerella megarhyncha) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.
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