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Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
9.2 cm
वजन
8.05 g
कुल
Estrildidae
गण
Passeriformes
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.2 cm and a weight of 8.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 9.2 cm | 3.6 in |
| वजन | 8.05 g | 0.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
अंडों की संख्या
4-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| कुल | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Estrilda |
| प्रजातियां | Estrilda melpoda |
Distribution
Orange-cheeked Waxbill has been recorded in 6 countries.
उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the Orange-cheeked Waxbill endangered?
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Orange-cheeked Waxbill nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
How big is the Orange-cheeked Waxbill?
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.2 cm, weight of 8.05 g.
What order and family does the Orange-cheeked Waxbill belong to?
The Orange-cheeked Waxbill (Estrilda melpoda) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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