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Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda
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Least Concern
Envergure
9,2 cm
Poids
8,05 g
Famille
Estrildidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 9,2 cm | 3.6 in |
| Poids | 8,05 g | 0.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| Espèces | Estrilda melpoda |
Distribution
Orange-cheeked Waxbill has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Orange-cheeked Waxbill endangered?
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Orange-cheeked Waxbill nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
How big is the Orange-cheeked Waxbill?
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.2 cm, weight of 8.05 g.
What order and family does the Orange-cheeked Waxbill belong to?
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family
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Least Concern
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Black-crowned Waxbill
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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