Arabian Waxbill

Arabian Waxbill

Estrilda rufibarba

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
9,5 cm
Berat
8,5 g
Famili
Estrildidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The Arabian Waxbill is a small estrildid finch from the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa, weighing about 8.5 grams with a wingspan near 9.5 cm. It has a reddish rump contrasting with its otherwise brown and grey plumage, typical of waxbill coloration. It forages for grass seeds in dry scrub and open habitats, often moving in small flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 9,5 cm 3.7 in
Berat 8,5 g 0.30 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Estrilda
Spesies Estrilda rufibarba

Distribution

Arabian Waxbill has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Arabian Waxbill endangered?
The Arabian Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Arabian Waxbill?
The Arabian Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 8.5 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Waxbill belong to?
The Arabian Waxbill (Estrilda rufibarba) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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