African Silverbill
Euodice cantans
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
10.7 cm
वजन
12.0 g
कुल
Estrildidae
गण
Passeriformes
के बारे में
The African Silverbill is a petite estrildid finch weighing about 12 g with a wingspan near 11 cm. It is a social bird of dry savanna and scrub in Africa and the Middle East, recognisable by its pale silvery bill and soft brown plumage, often seen in small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 10.7 cm | 4.2 in |
| वजन | 12.0 g | 0.42 oz |
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 21 days.
अंडों की संख्या
3-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| कुल | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Euodice |
| प्रजातियां | Euodice cantans |
Distribution
African Silverbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the African Silverbill endangered?
The African Silverbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Silverbill nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the African Silverbill?
The African Silverbill has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 12.0 g.
What order and family does the African Silverbill belong to?
The African Silverbill (Euodice cantans) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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