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Strange Weaver
Ploceus alienus
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Least Concern
Envergure
13,6 cm
Poids
21,5 g
Famille
Ploceidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Poids | 21,5 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PN.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Ploceidae (Weavers) |
| Genus | Ploceus |
| Espèces | Ploceus alienus |
Distribution
Strange Weaver has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Strange Weaver endangered?
The Strange Weaver has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Strange Weaver nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Strange Weaver?
The Strange Weaver has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 21.5 g.
What order and family does the Strange Weaver belong to?
The Strange Weaver (Ploceus alienus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.
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Yellow-legged Weaver
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