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Cape Sparrow
Passer melanurus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
14,9 cm
Peso
26,150000000000002 g
Familia
Passeridae
Orden
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,9 cm | 5.9 in |
| Peso | 26,150000000000002 g | 0.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 16-25 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Passeridae (Gorriones del Viejo Mundo) |
| Genus | Passer |
| Especies | Passer melanurus |
Distribution
Cape Sparrow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Cape Sparrow endangered?
The Cape Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cape Sparrow nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 16-25 days.
How big is the Cape Sparrow?
The Cape Sparrow has a wingspan of 14.9 cm, weight of 26.150000000000002 g.
What order and family does the Cape Sparrow belong to?
The Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae.
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