Black-headed Waxbill
Estrilda atricapilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="estrilda-atricapilla"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Waxbill (Estrilda atricapilla) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (picogordos y diamantes), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.2 cm and a weight of 7.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Estrilda de cabeza negra, 11 cm. Cabeza negra contrastante, cuerpo pardo barrado, rojo en cara. África central y del este. Pastizales húmedos. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,2 cm | 3.6 in |
| Peso | 7,5 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Estrildidae (Picogordos y Diamantes) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Especies | Estrilda atricapilla |
Distribution
Black-headed Waxbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black-headed Waxbill endangered?
How does the Black-headed Waxbill nest?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family