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Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
17,1 cm
Gewicht
26,25 g
Familie
Ploceidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 17,1 cm | 6.7 in |
| Gewicht | 26,25 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Gelegegröße
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Ploceidae (Weber) |
| Genus | Euplectes |
| Arten | Euplectes axillaris |
Distribution
Fan-tailed Widowbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Fan-tailed Widowbird endangered?
The Fan-tailed Widowbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fan-tailed Widowbird nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
How big is the Fan-tailed Widowbird?
The Fan-tailed Widowbird has a wingspan of 17.1 cm, weight of 26.25 g.
What order and family does the Fan-tailed Widowbird belong to?
The Fan-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes axillaris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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