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Black-headed Canary

Serinus alario

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
13,6 cm
Berat
12,5 g
Famili
Fringillidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

The Black-headed Canary (Serinus alario) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

The Black-headed Canary is a small, sexually dimorphic finch; males have a distinctive black head and bib contrasting with white cheeks and rufous upperparts, while females are brown-streaked. It inhabits arid scrublands, rocky hillsides, and dry riverbeds of southern Africa, particularly Namibia and South Africa. It feeds on small grass seeds and forages mostly on the ground or in low shrubs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,6 cm 5.4 in
Berat 12,5 g 0.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Serinus
Spesies Serinus alario

Distribution

Black-headed Canary has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-headed Canary endangered?
The Black-headed Canary has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Canary nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
How big is the Black-headed Canary?
The Black-headed Canary has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 12.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Canary belong to?
The Black-headed Canary (Serinus alario) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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