Abert's Towhee
Melozone aberti
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Least Concern
Envergure
17,9 cm
Poids
46,25 g
Famille
Passerellidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
Abert's Towhee is a robust sparrow of the Sonoran Desert weighing about 46g. It forages in riparian thickets and desert scrub, scratching leaf litter energetically with both feet.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 17,9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Poids | 46,25 g | 1.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Melozone |
| Espèces | Melozone aberti |
Distribution
Abert's Towhee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Abert's Towhee endangered?
The Abert's Towhee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abert's Towhee nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
How big is the Abert's Towhee?
The Abert's Towhee has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 46.25 g.
What order and family does the Abert's Towhee belong to?
The Abert's Towhee (Melozone aberti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passerellidae.
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