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Black-headed Canary

Serinus alario

Least Concern
Envergure
13,6 cm
Poids
12,5 g
Famille
Fringillidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Black-headed Canary is a small, sexually dimorphic finch; males have a distinctive black head and bib contrasting with white cheeks and rufous upperparts, while females are brown-streaked. It inhabits arid scrublands, rocky hillsides, and dry riverbeds of southern Africa, particularly Namibia and South Africa. It feeds on small grass seeds and forages mostly on the ground or in low shrubs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,6 cm 5.4 in
Poids 12,5 g 0.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Serinus
Espèces Serinus alario

Distribution

Black-headed Canary has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-headed Canary endangered?
The Black-headed Canary has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Canary nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
How big is the Black-headed Canary?
The Black-headed Canary has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 12.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Canary belong to?
The Black-headed Canary (Serinus alario) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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