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Black-faced Canary

Crithagra capistrata

Least Concern
Envergadura
12,1 cm
Peso
13,6 g
Familia
Fringillidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Black-faced Canary (Crithagra capistrata) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (pinzones), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.1 cm and a weight of 13.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-faced Canary is a small, bright finch with vivid green and yellow plumage and a distinctive black face and throat patch on the male. It inhabits open woodland, forest edges, and gardens of central Africa, from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda and Kenya. It feeds primarily on small seeds and berries, often gathering in flocks that move through the canopy.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 12,1 cm 4.8 in
Peso 13,6 g 0.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Fringillidae (Pinzones)
Genus Crithagra
Especies Crithagra capistrata

Distribution

Black-faced Canary has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Black-faced Canary endangered?
The Black-faced Canary has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-faced Canary?
The Black-faced Canary has a wingspan of 12.1 cm, weight of 13.6 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Canary belong to?
The Black-faced Canary (Crithagra capistrata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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