African Silverbill
Euodice cantans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="euodice-cantans"></birdfyi-bird>The African Silverbill (Euodice cantans) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.7 cm and a weight of 12 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The African Silverbill is a petite estrildid finch weighing about 12 g with a wingspan near 11 cm. It is a social bird of dry savanna and scrub in Africa and the Middle East, recognisable by its pale silvery bill and soft brown plumage, often seen in small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 10,7 cm | 4.2 in |
| Масса | 12,0 g | 0.42 oz |
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Семейство | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Euodice |
| Виды | Euodice cantans |
Distribution
African Silverbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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