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Cape Wagtail
Motacilla capensis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
16,3 cm
Peso
20,933333333333334 g
Familia
Motacillidae
Orden
Passeriformes
The Cape Wagtail (Motacilla capensis) is a bird species in the family Motacillidae (lavanderas y bisbitas), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.3 cm and a weight of 20.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,3 cm | 6.4 in |
| Peso | 20,933333333333334 g | 0.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Motacillidae (Lavanderas y Bisbitas) |
| Genus | Motacilla |
| Especies | Motacilla capensis |
Distribution
Cape Wagtail has been recorded in 1 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Cape Wagtail endangered?
The Cape Wagtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cape Wagtail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
How big is the Cape Wagtail?
The Cape Wagtail has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 20.933333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Cape Wagtail belong to?
The Cape Wagtail (Motacilla capensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
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