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Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver
Plocepasser rufoscapulatus
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Least Concern
Envergure
18,8 cm
Poids
44,666666666666664 g
Famille
Ploceidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 18,8 cm | 7.4 in |
| Poids | 44,666666666666664 g | 1.58 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PN.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Plocepasser |
| Espèces | Plocepasser rufoscapulatus |
Distribution
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver endangered?
The Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver?
The Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver has a wingspan of 18.8 cm, weight of 44.666666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver belong to?
The Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver (Plocepasser rufoscapulatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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