Anambra Waxbill

Anambra Waxbill

Estrilda poliopareia

Near Threatened
Envergadura
9,5 cm
Peso
7,5 g
Família
Estrildidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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The Anambra Waxbill is a tiny near-threatened finch with a 9.5 cm wingspan, weighing just 7.5 grams. It is restricted to riverine grasslands in southeastern Nigeria. Its limited range and habitat specialization make it vulnerable to wetland degradation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 9,5 cm 3.7 in
Peso 7,5 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Estrilda
Espécies Estrilda poliopareia

Distribution

Anambra Waxbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Anambra Waxbill endangered?
The Anambra Waxbill has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Anambra Waxbill?
The Anambra Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 7.5 g.
What order and family does the Anambra Waxbill belong to?
The Anambra Waxbill (Estrilda poliopareia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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