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Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
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Near Threatened
Envergure
17,3 cm
Poids
40,0 g
Famille
Ploceidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
The Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (weavers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.3 cm and a weight of 40 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 17,3 cm | 6.8 in |
| Poids | 40,0 g | 1.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM,SP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Euplectes |
| Espèces | Euplectes jacksoni |
Distribution
Jackson's Widowbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Jackson's Widowbird endangered?
The Jackson's Widowbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Jackson's Widowbird nest?
Nest type: DM,SP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 17 days.
How big is the Jackson's Widowbird?
The Jackson's Widowbird has a wingspan of 17.3 cm, weight of 40.0 g.
What order and family does the Jackson's Widowbird belong to?
The Jackson's Widowbird (Euplectes jacksoni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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