African Silverbill
Euodice cantans
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Least Concern
Envergure
10,7 cm
Poids
12,0 g
Famille
Estrildidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The African Silverbill is a petite estrildid finch weighing about 12 g with a wingspan near 11 cm. It is a social bird of dry savanna and scrub in Africa and the Middle East, recognisable by its pale silvery bill and soft brown plumage, often seen in small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,7 cm | 4.2 in |
| Poids | 12,0 g | 0.42 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Euodice |
| Espèces | Euodice cantans |
Distribution
African Silverbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the African Silverbill endangered?
The African Silverbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Silverbill nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the African Silverbill?
The African Silverbill has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 12.0 g.
What order and family does the African Silverbill belong to?
The African Silverbill (Euodice cantans) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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