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White Nile Sparrow
Passer shelleyi
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Least Concern
Envergure
14,0 cm
Poids
21,9 g
Famille
Passeridae
Ordre
Passeriformes
The White Nile Sparrow (Passer shelleyi) is a bird species in the family Passeridae (old world sparrows), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14 cm and a weight of 21.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Poids | 21,9 g | 0.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM.
Taille de la couvée
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Passeridae (Old World Sparrows) |
| Genus | Passer |
| Espèces | Passer shelleyi |
Distribution
White Nile Sparrow has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the White Nile Sparrow endangered?
The White Nile Sparrow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White Nile Sparrow nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the White Nile Sparrow?
The White Nile Sparrow has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 21.9 g.
What order and family does the White Nile Sparrow belong to?
The White Nile Sparrow (Passer shelleyi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae.
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