Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="euplectes-axillaris"></birdfyi-bird>The Fan-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes axillaris) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (tejedores), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.1 cm and a weight of 26.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Obispo de hombros rojos, 14 cm. Macho negro con hombros rojos brillantes. Ampliamente distribuido en África subsahariana en pastizales húmedos y cañas. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,1 cm | 6.7 in |
| Peso | 26,25 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Euplectes |
| Especies | Euplectes axillaris |
Distribution
Fan-tailed Widowbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Fan-tailed Widowbird endangered?
How does the Fan-tailed Widowbird nest?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ploceidae family