Arabian Waxbill

Arabian Waxbill

Estrilda rufibarba

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
9,5 cm
Масса
8,5 g
Семейство
Estrildidae
Отряд
Passeriformes

The Arabian Waxbill (Estrilda rufibarba) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.5 cm and a weight of 8.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Arabian Waxbill is a small estrildid finch from the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa, weighing about 8.5 grams with a wingspan near 9.5 cm. It has a reddish rump contrasting with its otherwise brown and grey plumage, typical of waxbill coloration. It forages for grass seeds in dry scrub and open habitats, often moving in small flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 9,5 cm 3.7 in
Масса 8,5 g 0.30 oz

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Семейство Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Estrilda
Виды Estrilda rufibarba

Distribution

Arabian Waxbill has been recorded in 2 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Arabian Waxbill endangered?
The Arabian Waxbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Arabian Waxbill?
The Arabian Waxbill has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 8.5 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Waxbill belong to?
The Arabian Waxbill (Estrilda rufibarba) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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