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Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
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Least Concern
Envergure
17,1 cm
Poids
26,25 g
Famille
Ploceidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 17,1 cm | 6.7 in |
| Poids | 26,25 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Euplectes |
| Espèces | Euplectes axillaris |
Distribution
Fan-tailed Widowbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Fan-tailed Widowbird endangered?
The Fan-tailed Widowbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fan-tailed Widowbird nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
How big is the Fan-tailed Widowbird?
The Fan-tailed Widowbird has a wingspan of 17.1 cm, weight of 26.25 g.
What order and family does the Fan-tailed Widowbird belong to?
The Fan-tailed Widowbird (Euplectes axillaris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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