African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
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Least Concern
翼開長
13.5 cm
体重
15.966666666666669 g
科
Muscicapidae
目
Passeriformes
について
The African Stonechat is a small, upright chat of open habitats, weighing about 16 g with a wingspan near 14 cm. Males display a striking black head, white collar, and orange-red breast, and the bird habitually perches on prominent low vegetation to scan for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 13.5 cm | 5.3 in |
| 体重 | 15.966666666666669 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
一腹卵数
2-5
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| 科 | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Saxicola |
| 種 | Saxicola torquatus |
Distribution
African Stonechat has been recorded in 3 countries.
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生息あり
Not recorded
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External Databases
よくある質問
Is the African Stonechat endangered?
The African Stonechat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Stonechat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
How big is the African Stonechat?
The African Stonechat has a wingspan of 13.5 cm, weight of 15.966666666666669 g.
What order and family does the African Stonechat belong to?
The African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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