African Quailfinch
Ortygospiza atricollis
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Least Concern
Envergure
10,2 cm
Poids
11,316666666666668 g
Famille
Estrildidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The African Quailfinch is a tiny estrildid finch weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 10 cm. It inhabits open grassy wetlands and moist grasslands across Africa, running mouse-like through vegetation and flushing in low, fast flight when disturbed.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Poids | 11,316666666666668 g | 0.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 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 | Ortygospiza |
| Espèces | Ortygospiza atricollis |
Distribution
African Quailfinch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the African Quailfinch endangered?
The African Quailfinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Quailfinch nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
How big is the African Quailfinch?
The African Quailfinch has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 11.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the African Quailfinch belong to?
The African Quailfinch (Ortygospiza atricollis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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