Arabian Waxbill
Estrilda rufibarba
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
9,5 cm
Gewicht
8,5 g
Familie
Estrildidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Über uns
The Arabian Waxbill is a small estrildid finch from the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa, weighing about 8.5 grams with a wingspan near 9.5 cm. It has a reddish rump contrasting with its otherwise brown and grey plumage, typical of waxbill coloration. It forages for grass seeds in dry scrub and open habitats, often moving in small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 9,5 cm | 3.7 in |
| Gewicht | 8,5 g | 0.30 oz |
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Estrildidae (Prachtfinken) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Arten | Estrilda rufibarba |
Distribution
Arabian Waxbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Arabian Waxbill endangered?
The Arabian Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Arabian Waxbill?
The Arabian Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 8.5 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Waxbill belong to?
The Arabian Waxbill (Estrilda rufibarba) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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