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Cape Weaver
Ploceus capensis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
18,0 cm
Peso
44,25 g
Familia
Ploceidae
Orden
Passeriformes
The Cape Weaver (Ploceus capensis) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (tejedores), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18 cm and a weight of 44.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 18,0 cm | 7.1 in |
| Peso | 44,25 g | 1.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Especies | Ploceus capensis |
Distribution
Cape Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Cape Weaver endangered?
The Cape Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cape Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 17 days.
How big is the Cape Weaver?
The Cape Weaver has a wingspan of 18.0 cm, weight of 44.25 g.
What order and family does the Cape Weaver belong to?
The Cape Weaver (Ploceus capensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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