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Cardinal Quelea
Quelea cardinalis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
11,6 cm
Peso
12,85 g
Familia
Ploceidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,6 cm | 4.6 in |
| Peso | 12,85 g | 0.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Ploceidae (Tejedores) |
| Genus | Quelea |
| Especies | Quelea cardinalis |
Distribution
Cardinal Quelea has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Cardinal Quelea endangered?
The Cardinal Quelea has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cardinal Quelea nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
How big is the Cardinal Quelea?
The Cardinal Quelea has a wingspan of 11.6 cm, weight of 12.85 g.
What order and family does the Cardinal Quelea belong to?
The Cardinal Quelea (Quelea cardinalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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