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Japanese Waxwing
Bombycilla japonica
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Near Threatened
Envergure
21,4 cm
Poids
52,0 g
Famille
Bombycillidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,4 cm | 8.4 in |
| Poids | 52,0 g | 1.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Bombycillidae (Waxwings) |
| Genus | Bombycilla |
| Espèces | Bombycilla japonica |
Distribution
Japanese Waxwing has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Japanese Waxwing endangered?
The Japanese Waxwing has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Japanese Waxwing nest?
Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 16 days.
How big is the Japanese Waxwing?
The Japanese Waxwing has a wingspan of 21.4 cm, weight of 52.0 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Waxwing belong to?
The Japanese Waxwing (Bombycilla japonica) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Bombycillidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bombycillidae family