Abert's Towhee
Melozone aberti
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
17,9 cm
Gewicht
46,25 g
Familie
Passerellidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Über uns
Abert's Towhee is a robust sparrow of the Sonoran Desert weighing about 46g. It forages in riparian thickets and desert scrub, scratching leaf litter energetically with both feet.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 17,9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Gewicht | 46,25 g | 1.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Gelegegröße
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Melozone |
| Arten | Melozone aberti |
Distribution
Abert's Towhee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Abert's Towhee endangered?
The Abert's Towhee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abert's Towhee nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
How big is the Abert's Towhee?
The Abert's Towhee has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 46.25 g.
What order and family does the Abert's Towhee belong to?
The Abert's Towhee (Melozone aberti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.
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