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Brown-capped Weaver
Ploceus insignis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
16,7 cm
Peso
30,333333333333332 g
Familia
Ploceidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,7 cm | 6.6 in |
| Peso | 30,333333333333332 g | 1.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PN.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Especies | Ploceus insignis |
Distribution
Brown-capped Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Brown-capped Weaver endangered?
The Brown-capped Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown-capped Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Brown-capped Weaver?
The Brown-capped Weaver has a wingspan of 16.7 cm, weight of 30.333333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Brown-capped Weaver belong to?
The Brown-capped Weaver (Ploceus insignis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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