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Shaft-tailed Whydah
Vidua regia
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Least Concern
Envergure
14,0 cm
Poids
14,45 g
Famille
Viduidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
The Shaft-tailed Whydah (Vidua regia) is a bird species in the family Viduidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14 cm and a weight of 14.4 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 | 14,45 g | 0.51 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-13 days. 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 regia |
Distribution
Shaft-tailed Whydah has been recorded in 2 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Shaft-tailed Whydah endangered?
The Shaft-tailed Whydah has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Shaft-tailed Whydah nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 20 days.
How big is the Shaft-tailed Whydah?
The Shaft-tailed Whydah has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 14.45 g.
What order and family does the Shaft-tailed Whydah belong to?
The Shaft-tailed Whydah (Vidua regia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Viduidae.
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