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Red-backed Fairywren
Malurus melanocephalus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
8,3 cm
Peso
7,416666666666667 g
Familia
Maluridae
Orden
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 8,3 cm | 3.3 in |
| Peso | 7,416666666666667 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familia | Maluridae (Fairywrens) |
| Genus | Malurus |
| Especies | Malurus melanocephalus |
Distribution
Red-backed Fairywren has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Red-backed Fairywren endangered?
The Red-backed Fairywren has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-backed Fairywren nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-12 days.
How big is the Red-backed Fairywren?
The Red-backed Fairywren has a wingspan of 8.3 cm, weight of 7.416666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Red-backed Fairywren belong to?
The Red-backed Fairywren (Malurus melanocephalus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Maluridae.
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