Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda
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<birdfyi-bird slug="estrilda-melpoda"></birdfyi-bird>The Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) 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 8.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Estrilda de mejillas anaranjadas, 10 cm. Mejillas anaranjadas llamativas, pardo arriba, vientre blanquecino. África occidental. Popular en avicultura. Pastizales y cultivos. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,2 cm | 3.6 in |
| Peso | 8,05 g | 0.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Estrildidae (Picogordos y Diamantes) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Especies | Estrilda melpoda |
Distribution
Orange-cheeked Waxbill has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Orange-cheeked Waxbill endangered?
How does the Orange-cheeked Waxbill nest?
How big is the Orange-cheeked Waxbill?
What order and family does the Orange-cheeked Waxbill belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family