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Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
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Least Concern
Envergadura
14,2 cm
Peso
18,925 g
Familia
Ploceidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
Viuda de nuca roja, 30-35 cm (con cola). Macho negro con parche rojo en nuca y cola muy larga en cría; fuera de época pardo. Pastizales de África meridional. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,2 cm | 5.6 in |
| Peso | 18,925 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Euplectes |
| Especies | Euplectes ardens |
Distribution
Red-collared Widowbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Red-collared Widowbird endangered?
The Red-collared Widowbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-collared Widowbird nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 14-17 days.
How big is the Red-collared Widowbird?
The Red-collared Widowbird has a wingspan of 14.2 cm, weight of 18.925 g.
What order and family does the Red-collared Widowbird belong to?
The Red-collared Widowbird (Euplectes ardens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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