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Steel-blue Whydah
Vidua hypocherina
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Least Concern
Envergure
12,9 cm
Poids
12,0 g
Famille
Viduidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 12,9 cm | 5.1 in |
| Poids | 12,0 g | 0.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 20 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Viduidae |
| Genus | Vidua |
| Espèces | Vidua hypocherina |
Distribution
Steel-blue Whydah has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Steel-blue Whydah endangered?
The Steel-blue Whydah has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Steel-blue Whydah nest?
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 20 days.
How big is the Steel-blue Whydah?
The Steel-blue Whydah has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 12.0 g.
What order and family does the Steel-blue Whydah belong to?
The Steel-blue Whydah (Vidua hypocherina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Viduidae.
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