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Black-eared Seedeater

Crithagra mennelli

Least Concern
翼開長
16.1 cm
体重
15.333333333333334 g
Fringillidae
Passeriformes

The Black-eared Seedeater (Crithagra mennelli) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.1 cm and a weight of 15.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

The Black-eared Seedeater is a small, streaky finch with a distinctive black ear patch contrasting against its pale buff-white face and underparts. It is found in miombo woodland and adjacent open scrublands of central and southern Africa, ranging from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Zimbabwe. It feeds predominantly on grass seeds, often foraging in small flocks on or near the ground.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 16.1 cm 6.3 in
体重 15.333333333333334 g 0.54 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 18 days.

一腹卵数

2-4

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Crithagra
Crithagra mennelli

Distribution

Black-eared Seedeater has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Black-eared Seedeater endangered?
The Black-eared Seedeater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-eared Seedeater nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the Black-eared Seedeater?
The Black-eared Seedeater has a wingspan of 16.1 cm, weight of 15.333333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Black-eared Seedeater belong to?
The Black-eared Seedeater (Crithagra mennelli) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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