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Southern Masked Weaver
Ploceus velatus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
15,4 cm
Gewicht
30,85 g
Familie
Ploceidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 15,4 cm | 6.1 in |
| Gewicht | 30,85 g | 1.09 oz |
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Gelegegröße
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Ploceidae (Weber) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Arten | Ploceus velatus |
Distribution
Southern Masked Weaver has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Southern Masked Weaver endangered?
The Southern Masked Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Southern Masked Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
How big is the Southern Masked Weaver?
The Southern Masked Weaver has a wingspan of 15.4 cm, weight of 30.85 g.
What order and family does the Southern Masked Weaver belong to?
The Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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