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Red-backed Mousebird
Colius castanotus
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Least Concern
Envergure
19,1 cm
Poids
60,5 g
Famille
Coliidae
Ordre
Coliiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 19,1 cm | 7.5 in |
| Poids | 60,5 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Coliiformes (Mousebirds) |
| Famille | Coliidae (Mousebirds) |
| Genus | Colius |
| Espèces | Colius castanotus |
Distribution
Red-backed Mousebird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Red-backed Mousebird endangered?
The Red-backed Mousebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-backed Mousebird nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Red-backed Mousebird?
The Red-backed Mousebird has a wingspan of 19.1 cm, weight of 60.5 g.
What order and family does the Red-backed Mousebird belong to?
The Red-backed Mousebird (Colius castanotus) belongs to the order Coliiformes and the family Coliidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Coliidae family