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Shaft-tailed Whydah
Vidua regia
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Least Concern
Envergadura
14,0 cm
Peso
14,45 g
Família
Viduidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Peso | 14,45 g | 0.51 oz |
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Viduidae |
| Genus | Vidua |
| Espécies | Vidua regia |
Distribution
Shaft-tailed Whydah has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Shaft-tailed Whydah endangered?
The Shaft-tailed Whydah has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Shaft-tailed Whydah nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 20 days.
How big is the Shaft-tailed Whydah?
The Shaft-tailed Whydah has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 14.45 g.
What order and family does the Shaft-tailed Whydah belong to?
The Shaft-tailed Whydah (Vidua regia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Viduidae.
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