African Firefinch
Lagonosticta rubricata
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Least Concern
กว้างปีก
9.6 cm
น้ำหนัก
10.025 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Estrildidae
อันดับ
Passeriformes
เกี่ยวกับเรา
The African Firefinch weighs about 10g and is widespread across sub-Saharan grasslands. Males have rich red plumage with white flank spots, making them among the most colorful small African birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 9.6 cm | 3.8 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 10.025 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-14 days.
จำนวนไข่
3-6
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Lagonosticta |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Lagonosticta rubricata |
Distribution
African Firefinch has been recorded in 1 countries.
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พบ
Not recorded
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External Databases
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
Is the African Firefinch endangered?
The African Firefinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Firefinch nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 12-14 days.
How big is the African Firefinch?
The African Firefinch has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 10.025 g.
What order and family does the African Firefinch belong to?
The African Firefinch (Lagonosticta rubricata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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