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Black-headed Canary

Serinus alario

Least Concern
날개 폭
13.6 cm
체중
12.5 g
Fringillidae
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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소개

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
날개 폭 13.6 cm 5.4 in
체중 12.5 g 0.44 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

2-5

분류학

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

Distribution

Black-headed Canary has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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자주 묻는 질문

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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