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Black Bishop
Euplectes gierowii
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Least Concern
Envergadura
15,6 cm
Peso
27,8 g
Familia
Ploceidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
Obispo de Gierow, 14 cm. Macho negro con pecho y manto anaranjados rojizos. África central y occidental en pastizales húmedos. Poco estudiado. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 15,6 cm | 6.1 in |
| Peso | 27,8 g | 0.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Euplectes |
| Especies | Euplectes gierowii |
Distribution
Black Bishop has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black Bishop endangered?
The Black Bishop has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Bishop nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Black Bishop?
The Black Bishop has a wingspan of 15.6 cm, weight of 27.8 g.
What order and family does the Black Bishop belong to?
The Black Bishop (Euplectes gierowii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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